As Hungary gears up for a historic election, DW answers a few key questions

Hungary's April 12 vote, its most consequential since the fall of communism, will test the nation's democratic institutions and its relationship with the European Union. | Contesto: cronaca

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• As Hungary gears up for a historic election, DW answers a few key questions

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Hungarians will head to the polls on April 12 for a parliamentary election that analysts are calling the most significant for the country since its transition to democracy in 1989. The vote is poised to be a historic test for the European Union itself, as it grapples with the political direction of a member state that has frequently clashed with Brussels over the rule of law, media freedom, and migration. The outcome will determine whether Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, in power since 2010, secures a fourth consecutive term and continues his project of building what he terms an "illiberal democracy." The electoral contest unfolds against a backdrop of profound political polarization and a heavily restructured media landscape. Orbán's Fidesz party, which commands a constitutional majority, has overseen a sweeping centralization of power, rewriting the electoral map and passing laws that critics argue have tilted the playing field. The opposition, historically fragmented, has undertaken an unprecedented effort to unite, forming a broad coalition of six parties from across the political spectrum. For the first time in over a decade, they are fielding a single candidate in each constituency in a bid to defeat Fidesz. The significance of this election extends far beyond Hungary's borders, resonating deeply within the corridors of power in Brussels and other European capitals. Under Orbán's leadership, Hungary has become a standard-bearer for nationalist and conservative forces within the EU, challenging the bloc's foundational principles on multiple fronts. The government's staunch opposition to EU migration quotas, its conflicts with the European Parliament over judicial independence, and its tightening control over universities and NGOs have led to ongoing Article 7 proceedings, which could theoretically strip Hungary of its voting rights. Domestically, the campaign has been dominated by the government's economic record and its handling of the pandemic, alongside fierce debates over national sovereignty and cultural identity. The ruling party campaigns on a platform of stability, economic growth, and the defense of Hungarian values against what it portrays as...

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