Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban (C) is flanked by (L-R) Leader of the Party for Freedom Dutch Geert Wilders, former leader of the French far-right National Rally party Marine Le Pen, Deputy Prime Minister of Italy Matteo Salvini, Flemish politician Tom Van Grieken and former Deputy Prime Minister of Latvia Ainars Slesers during the 1st Patriotic Rally at the Millenaris Cultural Center in Budapest, Hungary, March 23, 2026, a key campaign event for the upcoming April elections.. In the April 12, 2026 vote, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is facing his toughest challenge since he returned to power in 2010, according to opinion polls, against a backdrop of a stagnating economy and growing discontent with public services, among other issues. (Photo by Attila KISBENEDEK / AFP via Getty Images)