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In Hungary, upcoming elections could bring an end to Orban's 16-year rule

In Hungary, voters head to the polls Sunday. At stake: the future for populist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, Europe's longest-serving leader - and an ally of Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.

Published April 11, 2026, 9:04 PM
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In Hungary, upcoming elections could bring an end to Orban's 16-year rule

In Hungary, upcoming elections could bring an end to Orban's 16-year rule In Hungary, voters head to the polls Sunday. At stake: the future for populist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, Europe's longest-serving leader - and an ally of Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.

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Sarah Robbins

In Hungary, upcoming elections could bring an end to Orban's 16-year rule

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In Hungary, voters head to the polls Sunday. At stake: the future for populist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, Europe's longest-serving leader - and an ally of Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.

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