Global Far-Right Reference: Anticipation Surrounds Hungarian Election Results That Could End Viktor Orbán’s 16-Year Reign

Original article: Referente mundial de la ultraderecha: Expectación por resultados electorales en Hungría que podrían poner fin a 16 años de Viktor Orbán Hungary: A Far-Right Laboratory Where Viktor Orbán Faces Possible Power Loss Amid Announced System Change Hungary is holding what some consider the most significant legislative elections since the fall of communism in 1989, occurring this Sunday amid unprecedented voter turnout. Watch video / HUNGARY ELECTIONS / Orbán and Opposition Vote in Crucial Elections (El País) According to data from the Hungarian Electoral Commission cited by Canal 26, by 09:00 local time (07:00 GMT), nearly 17% of over 8. 1 million eligible voters had cast their ballots, significantly exceeding the previous record of 12% set in 2002.

In this context, far-right leader Viktor Orbán, in power since 2010 with absolute majorities, is fighting to maintain his role against Péter Magyar, leader of the Tisza party and leading in the polls. Orbán, who is 62 years old, acknowledged after voting in Budapest that he would resign as president of Fidesz, the party he co-founded in 1988, in the event of a “huge victory” for his opponent. Nevertheless, he downplayed the prospect of defeat, telling the press, “I am a young man; these will not be my last elections.

” In contrast, Magyar, 45, a former government ally, voted surrounded by journalists and sent a powerful message: “Nobody should be afraid; today there will be a system change in Hungary. The mafia state has no power over any Hungarian citizen,” clearly referring to Orbán. The day has been charged with symbolic tension.

Activists from the civic movement AHang (The Voice) waited for Orbán outside his polling station, holding a boarding pass-like sign reading Budapest-Moscow, mocking his close ties to Russia. Canal 26 highlights that these elections are being closely monitored by both the European Union, with which Orbán has ongoing conflicts, and Ukraine. Meanwhile, international leaders such as Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Marine Le Pen, and Santiago Abascal have expressed their support for the Hungarian Prime Minister, viewed as a key figure in global populist right-wing politics.

The polling stations will remain open until 19:00 local time (17:00 GMT). According to information provided by agencies such as EFE—whose photographs illustrate this coverage—initial significant results are expected after 22:00 (20:00 GMT). Despite the polls showing Magyar with a lead, analysts warn that the Hungarian electoral system, reformed multiple times since 2011 to benefit Fidesz, could still allow Orbán to secure a majority in seats.

Everything hinges on the verdict of the ballot boxes.