Hungary's Youth Vote for Change in April Election

0:00It's March 30th. This is Global News Today, AI-powered stories from around the world. In Hungary, a big election is coming up on April 12th, pitting long-time Prime Minister Victor Orbán against challenger Peter Magyar and his Tisa. Party. Orbán has held power for 16 years, but young voters in their mid-20s are hitting the streets door-to-door, pushing for change from what they call a broken system. Polls show a huge generational split, with 65 percent of folks under 30 backing Tisa, while only 14 percent go for Orbán. Older voters stick with his Fedez party via wide margin, 50 to 19 percent, thanks to perks like pension boosts and family aid. Young volunteers say they've grown up under Orbán and want something better, tired of corruption and stagnation. Express points to a new political generation rising, one that fought Soviet rule, now facing pushback from Orbán's crew, drifting toward Russia and China.

1:00Tisa surged after scandals last year, like a pardon mess that toppled top officials, leading to massive protests and Tisa grabbing 30 percent in. European votes. Magyar promises to fix the economy, grab blocked EU cash and swing back to the West. Meanwhile, Orbán begs youth to stick with stability, but families are splitting over the divide, especially in cities versus countryside, as Tisa. Older polls are poll-lead heading into the vote.