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Hungary's Youth Rises: Can a New Movement Topple Orbán's 16-Year Reign in April 2026?

A seismic shift is underway in Hungarian politics. As the April 12, 2026, parliamentary election approaches, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's long-standing grip on power faces its most potent challenge yet, fueled largely by a galvanized youth movement rallying behind a surprising new opposition figure. Can this surge of young voters finally break the 'illiberal' hold?