How young Hungarians provided a soundtrack for Orbán’s poll defeat

AP News — Apr 14, 16:24 PM

Young Hungarians have played a crucial role in ending Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule.

On Sunday, they celebrated the victory of pro-European candidate Péter Magyar with music and rallies across Budapest.

Many young people have only known life under Orbán's political system.

Polls showed 65% of voters under 30 supported Magyar before the vote.

Marcell Szabó-Temple, a 26-year-old architect, shared how his political awakening began at university.

Orbán's control over academia and the EU's Erasmus program ban fueled discontent.

Magyar's campaign focused on mending EU relations and inspired hope for change.

Young people now have high expectations for the future.