Trump touts European ‘strongman’ as close ally during presidential debate: Who is Viktor Orban?

Viktor Orban is the current Prime Minister of Hungary serving since 2010. He is a key figure in the country’s right-wing populist and nationalist Fidesz party. Orban is a controversial figure both in domestic Hungarian politics and international politics. Critics argue that he has undermined democratic institutions, curtailed civil liberties, controlled the media, and has adopted a strongly anti-immigration stance. Supporters often view him as a defender of national sovereignty and traditional values.

In the European context,