Why Orbán's Grip on Hungary Is Slipping

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. https://www.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 https://www.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 https://www.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 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-26/hungary-starts-battery-plant-probe-as-scandal-hits-orban-rating Desperate for Reelection, Hungary’s Orban Latches on to War Fears https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-21/hungary-s-viktor-orban-goes-all-in-on-war-fears 00:00 Introduction 2:55 Orban’s rise to power 4:16 Hungarian economy 6:29 ‘Orban Era’ under strain 7:38 Rise of Peter Magyar 8:55 Ukraine 9:57 Hungary’s future #Hungary #Elections #Orban #Magyar -------- Like this video? Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/Bloomberg?sub_confirmation=1 Get unlimited access to Bloomberg.com for just $1.99 your first month: https://www.bloomberg.com/subscriptions?in_source=YoutubeOriginals Bloomberg Originals offers bold takes for curious minds on today’s biggest topics. Hosted by experts covering stories you haven’t seen and viewpoints you haven’t heard, you’ll discover cinematic, data-led shows that investigate the intersection of business and culture. Exploring every angle of climate change, technology, finance, sports and beyond, Bloomberg Originals is business as you’ve never seen it. Subscribe for business news, but not as you've known it: exclusive interviews, fascinating profiles, data-driven analysis, and the latest in tech innovation from around the world. Visit our partner channel Bloomberg News for global news and insight in an instant.