Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban concedes defeat in a European electoral earthquake
Indian Express·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Hungarian voters removed Prime Minister Viktor Orbán from power after 16 years on Sunday. Péter Magyar, a former Orbán ally turned challenger, won with over 53% support versus 38% for Orbán's Fidesz party. Magyar campaigned on anti-corruption and everyday issues. Turnout exceeded 77%, a post-Communist record. Magyar pledged to rebuild EU and NATO relations strained under Orbán's rule.
Key Entities
Viktor OrbánPéter MagyarHungaryEuropean UnionFidesz partyTisza partyNATOBudapest