Viktor Orbán, Hungary's long-serving leader, faces a significant challenge in the upcoming April 12 elections against former party insider Péter Magyar. Despite transforming Hungary into what critics call a 'hybrid regime of electoral autocracy', recent polls indicate he may be heading for defeat. Orbán's contentious relationships with EU leaders, particularly regarding the war in Ukraine, and corruption allegations have led to waning support among his base. His political journey began in the late 1980s, and he has since shifted from a liberal to a nationalist agenda, securing multiple electoral victories. However, with increasing opposition and international scrutiny, his political future hangs in the balance.