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Who is challenging Orban in Hungary's election?

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Péter Modyar, leader of the opposition Tisza party and a former government insider, is challenging Viktor Orbán in Hungary's election. Modyar is seen as the first significant challenger to Orbán in 16 years, with recent polls showing Tisza ahead of Orbán's Fidesz party.

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Hungary sets parliamentary election date

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  • Opposition leader Péter Modyar seen as strong challenger to Orbán
  • Tisza party leads Fidesz 49% to 37% in Politico poll 10s
  • Orbán criticized for anti-democratic policies and EU tensions 28s
  • Election campaign officially begins February 21 1m 17s
  • Modyar promises pragmatic Russia relations and closer EU ties 1m 36s

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Hungary sets parliamentary election date

44-year-old Péter Modyar, leader of the opposition Tisza party, is seen by political observers as having a chance to change Hungarian politics.

Hungary sets April 12 election date as Orbán faces tough challenge
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Hungary sets April 12 election date as Orbán faces tough challenge

44-year-old Péter Modyar, leader of the opposition Tisza party, is seen by political observers as having a chance to change Hungarian politics.

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