Hungary is facing its most heated election in years, with long-serving Prime Minister Viktor Orban confronting a serious challenge from rising opposition leader Peter Magyar. After 15 years in power, cracks are emerging in Orban’s political empire as public frustration grows over corruption, economic stagnation, and his close ties to Moscow. With tens of thousands protesting in Budapest and opinion polls showing the opposition competitive for the first time in a decade, Hungary’s upcoming parliamentary vote could redefine the country’s relationship with both Russia and the EU.