Orban vs Magyar: Hungary's Heated Election Race

0:00This is Global News Today. Every region, every story, every day. Hungary's Prime Minister Victor Orbán and his main rival Peter Magyar held big rallies in Budapest on March 15th for the National Day holiday. This comes as their heated election fight heats up before the April 12th vote. Orbán has led the country since 2010 with his right-wing Fidesz party, but polls show Magyar's center-right-tis-a-party way ahead. Orbán faces big challenges after years of slow growth and rising living costs. Many see Magyar as a fresh pro-European union option. Both sides use the marches to fire up supporters and show strength in the streets. Supporters turned out strong for Orbán, cheering his speech near Parliament. One fan called him Europe's top politician and warned against switching to Magyar, whom he labeled an adventurer. Orbán's crowd waved flags and backed his longtime nationalist abuse. Orbán paints the election as peace versus war, claiming rivals want to pull hungry into the Ukraine conflict next door.

1:02He keeps friendly ties with Russia, blocks weapons A to Ukraine, and opposes fast EU membership for Kiev, clashing often with Brussels. Magyar calls Orbán's attacks silly propaganda. His party stays careful on Ukraine, against quick EU entry there, and promises a referendum if they win. Whatever they say, Tissa holds a clear lead as the campaign pushes forward. This DNN story comes to you thanks to our sponsor. Press play. Put your head down. The sound is already there. S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com