The polling stations in Hungary are open until 7 p.m. Many voters want an end to Viktor Orban’s 16-year presidency. Some of them were willing to make a short statement. “I think the change of power is a healthy thing,” says 30-year-old Miklos Bereznai.
The voter turnout this year is very high. Polling institutes have predicted record voter turnout. As of 1 p.m. local time, data showed that over 54 percent of voters had already cast their ballots – an increase from 40 percent at the same time in the 2022 election. (Reuters, emm)