Hungary’s election campaign has entered its final stretch, with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán fighting to remain in power as voters prepare to go to the polls on Sunday.
Opposition candidate Péter Magyar has warned supporters against complacency, saying some voters are still undecided with only days left before polling begins. The message reflects a closely watched contest in which the final hours of campaigning could still shape the outcome.
At the same time, concerns about the wider election environment are being raised in Brussels. The European Commission is being urged to look into whether Hungary’s vote is being undermined by Russian manipulation, intimidation of journalists and voter coercion linked to the ruling party.
The allegations have added another layer of tension to an already highly charged race. The election is being closely watched not only in Hungary but across Europe, given the stakes for Orbán’s future and for the country’s political direction.
With the campaign entering its last days, both sides are pushing hard to mobilise supporters and reach those who have yet to make up their minds. For the opposition, the message is to stay engaged and avoid assuming the result is already decided. For Orbán and his allies, the final stretch is a chance to consolidate support and defend their position in government.
The coming vote is expected to be a major test of Hungary’s political climate, with questions now extending beyond domestic campaigning to the integrity of the electoral process itself. The call for scrutiny from Brussels underscores the level of concern surrounding the election as Sunday approaches.
