Hungary set to vote in key general election

Hungarians will head to the polls on Sunday to vote in an election seen as key not only for the future of the European Union and NATO state, but the struggle to protect the democratic order against authoritarian populism. Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who openly declares that his Fidesz party has implemented an “illiberal” regime in Hungary and has spent years cultivating close relations with Russian President Vladimir Putin, is seeking a fourth consecutive term. Standing against him is United for Hungary, an awkward alliance formed by six opposition parties including the former far-right, socialists, greens and liberals with the single aim of finally unseating Orban after 12 years in power. Al Jazeera’s Andrew Simmons reports now from the capital, Budapest. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Hungary #HungaryElections #ViktorOrban
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