Hungary at the center of world politics as dramatic election approaches

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The Sword of Damocles dangles over the head of Hungary’s leader as the Sunday election threatens to unseat him after more than a decade and a half of governance.

Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s Fidesz party is currently polling at 39%, a double-digit deficit against Tisza — led by his rival, Peter Magyar — which is polling at 50%.

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