Hungarian PM Orban Favored Despite Polls Predicting His Loss
Ahead of Hungary's upcoming elections, polls suggest Prime Minister Viktor Orban may lose. But the long-ruling leader has several strategic advantages that could secure his victory.
Viktor Orban, Hungary's long-serving Prime Minister, is facing a pivotal election on April 3rd. Polls and pundits have been quick to predict his downfall, with the opposition united against him for the first time. However, Orban maintains key advantages that could see him prevail, even if the popular vote goes against him.
The opposition has coalesced around a single candidate, Peter Marki-Zay, a conservative mayor who has managed to unite a diverse array of parties. This presents the greatest threat to Orban's rule since he first took power in 2010. Surveys suggest the race is neck-and-neck, with Marki-Zay holding a slim lead in some polls.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}Source: The New York Times
