Hungarian PM steps up anti-immigrant campaign after by-election loss
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BUDAPEST - Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday opposition parties would unite to try to oust his ruling Fidesz in the April 8 election and would turn Hungary into a haven for immigrants, after his party suffered a surprise by-election defeat.
Orban's rightwing nationalist Fidesz is seeking a third consecutive term. The party is leading in opinion polls but suffered an unexpected setback at a municipal by-election on Sunday when an opposition-backed independent comfortably beat the Fidesz candidate for mayor.
Orban told state radio on Friday fragmented opposition parties would unite and present a single candidate to run against Fidesz in each constituency.
Political analysts have said the by-election result could change dynamics within the opposition, which had struggled to mount any serious challenge.
