Viktor Orbán

Viktor Mihály Orbán (born May 18, 1954) is a Hungarian politician who has served as Prime Minister of Hungary since 2010, previously holding the office from 1998 to 2002. He founded and leads the right-wing Fidesz party, which has maintained a supermajority in the Hungarian parliament. Orbán's tenure has been marked by significant constitutional reforms, anti-immigration policies, and a nationalist agenda that emphasizes Hungarian sovereignty and Christian values. His government has faced widespread international criticism from the European Union, human rights organizations, and Western democracies regarding judicial independence, press freedom, and democratic backsliding. Despite controversies, Orbán maintains strong domestic support among conservative voters and has positioned himself as a defender of traditional European culture against globalism. His political model has influenced other right-wing movements across Europe. Orbán's leadership style and policies have sparked considerable debate about the future of liberal democracy within the EU.