Hungary Election Enters Hot Phase as Orbán Faces Magyar

Hungary's parliamentary elections are heating up, with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's Fidesz party facing a serious challenge from Péter Magyar's Tisza Party. Orbán who has been in office for almost 16 years has intensified his anti-Ukraine rhetoric, labeling the country an "enemy" of Hungary. Magyar, on the other hand, promises to curb corruption, cut taxes for low income earners, and improve relations with the EU. The election has implications beyond Hungary, as Budapest is a key player in EU issues, including sanctions and Ukraine's membership bid. Orbán's alliance with U.S. President Donald Trump could also impact the outcome, with Trump endorsing Orbán and granting Hungary an exemption to import Russian energy.