"Viktor Orban has turned Hungary into what he calls an illiberal democracy, declaring himself Europe's defender of traditional Christian family values against an onslaught of western liberalism and multiculturalism."
"His four successive governments have comprehensively eroded the rule of law in Hungary, packing the courts with judges loyal to him and turning up to 80% of the country's media into a propaganda machine."
"Orban has become the EU's disruptor-in-chief, battling with Brussels which has suspended billions of euros in funding over policies including on justice, migration, LGBTQ+ rights and aid for Ukraine."
"This month's election will have consequences far beyond Hungary, a country that accounts for just 1.1% of the EU's GDP and 2% of its population but has come to play a role on the international stage out of all proportion to its size."
Hungarians will vote on April 12 in a significant election where Viktor Orban, the prime minister for 16 years, may be defeated by Peter Magyar. Orban has transformed Hungary into an illiberal democracy, undermining the rule of law and controlling media. He has clashed with the EU over various policies, including migration and LGBTQ+ rights, and has maintained close ties with Russia. The election's outcome could impact the broader European political landscape, as Orban's influence extends beyond Hungary.
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