Hungarians will vote on Sunday in what is considered one of the most important electoral processes in Europe this year, a vote that could oust populist Prime Minister Viktor Orban from power after 16 years in charge. He is known as an ally of US President Donald Trump.

These elections are very important for Orbán, who is the longest-serving leader in the European Union and often in conflict with it. He has gone from a liberal and anti-Soviet politician in his early days to a nationalist close to Russia and favored by the world’s far right.

Voting centers opened at 6:00 a.m. and are expected to close at 7:00 p.m. Orbán and his main opponent, Péter Magyar, are expected to vote in the morning.

The election is being closely watched in Europe and beyond, due to Orbán’s major role in right-wing populist politics.

Supporters of Donald Trump’s “Make America Great Again” movement see Orbán’s government and his Fidesz party as an example of conservative and anti-globalist policies. Meanwhile, supporters of liberal democracy and the rule of law sharply criticize him.

After the first hour of voting, 3.6% of registered voters have cast their ballots, according to the National Elections Office. This is a record in Hungary’s post-socialist history and almost twice as high as at the same time in the 2022 elections. /time

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Source: prizrenpost