Voters in Hungary will be heading to the polls on Sunday to vote in the country’s parliamentary election as surveys suggest the ruling party is trailing.
Prime Minister Viktor Orban has led the Fidesz party to victory in four consecutive elections and has been in office for 16 years.
He is known for his pro-Moscow stance and has opposed European Union assistance for Ukraine against Russia’s invasion of the country.
Orban advocates a policy of putting his country first and has maintained favorable relations with US President Donald Trump.
Trump has strongly supported the prime minister’s reelection and sent Vice President JD Vance to Hungary to stump for him.
However, a survey by an independent research organization shows Orban’s party trailing the new Tisza party by about 10 points.
Western media reports say Fidesz is facing difficulties due to growing public dissatisfaction with the prime minister and his administration.
An expert says if the ruling party loses and a change of government takes place, this will affect the EU’s support for Ukraine, as well as unity among right-wing groups and far-right forces in Europe.
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