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Viktor Orban defeated in Hungary

Peter Magyar's decisive victory has fundamentally reshaped Central European politics, ending the long-standing dominance of Orban's Fidesz party.

The new government has already pledged to end state funding for conservative organizations like CPAC and to unlock billions in aid for Ukraine that Orban had previously blocked.

Young voters played a critical role in the election, with polls showing 65% of those under 30 supported Magyar's pro-EU platform.

The Kremlin has already begun distancing itself from Orban, with officials in Moscow claiming President Putin was 'never friends' with the ousted leader.

Kremlin declares Putin was ‘never friends with Orban’ after historic election defeat
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Viktor Orbán
Prime Minister of Hungary (1998–2002; 2010–present)

Péter Magyar
Hungarian lawyer, diplomat, political activist (1981–)

Hungary
Country in Central Europe

European Union
Political and economic union of 27 European states

Vladimir Putin
2nd and 4th President of Russia (2000-2008, 2012-present), 7th and 11th Prime Minister of Russia (1999-2000, 2008-2012), Director of the Federal Security Service (1998-1999) and Deputy Mayor of Saint Petersburg (1994-1996)