"Hungarians are heading to the polls in an election that could end Prime Minister Viktor Orban's 16-year rule. Opposition leader Peter Magyar has emerged as the biggest threat to Orban's grip on power."
"Orban is facing an unprecedented challenge from Peter Magyar, a former ally. Opinion polls have shown Orban's Fidesz party trailing Magyar's opposition Tisza party."
"Czech and Slovak leaders expressed support for Viktor Orban on the eve of Hungary's parliamentary election. 'I have never met such a warrior for sovereignty and national interests of one's country as Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban,' said Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico."
Hungarians are participating in a parliamentary election that may conclude Prime Minister Viktor Orban's lengthy tenure. Orban, in office since 2010, is vying for a fifth term. He faces a formidable challenge from opposition leader Peter Magyar, a former ally. Recent opinion polls indicate that Orban's Fidesz party is trailing behind Magyar's Tisza party. Polls opened across Hungary, with voting set to end at 7 p.m. local time. Czech and Slovak leaders have expressed their support for Orban ahead of the election.
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