Hungary's Upcoming Election Faces Uncertainty Amid U.S. Support for Orban

Hungary is set to hold elections in April, with polls indicating a challenging outlook for the ruling party led by current Prime Minister Viktor Orban. According to RTHK, U.S. Secretary of State Rubio recently visited Hungary and met with Orban, reaffirming U.S. President Donald Trump's full support for Orban, stating that his continued leadership aligns with American interests. Orban is currently serving his fifth term as Prime Minister, making him the longest-serving leader in Hungary's history. In recent years, he has taken a pro-Russian stance on the Russia-Ukraine issue, which contrasts with the European Union's position, while maintaining close relations with the current U.S. administration. As tensions between Europe and the United States have recently increased, observers are watching to see if the situation in Hungary will influence the regional political landscape.