As a sputtering Hungarian economy and mounting scandals fuel the rise of his first credible challenger in years, Viktor Orbán’s 16-year grip on power faces a high-stakes reckoning in the April 12 general election. Get the latest news from Bloomberg about Europe, the Middle East and Africa every morning and evening in your inbox. bloomberg.com/account/newsletters/top-news-europe Explore these and other related stories in more depth on Bloomberg.com: Explainer: How Orban Went From Invincible to Underdog in Hungary bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-27/hungary-election-2026-why-viktor-orban-s-fidesz-party-is-trailing-in-polls Hungary Averts a Recession as Weak Economy Weighs on Outlook bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-30/hungary-averts-a-recession-as-weak-economy-weighs-on-outlook Hungary Starts Battery Plant Probe as Scandal Hits Orban Rating bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-26/hungary-starts-battery-plant-probe-as-scandal-hits...