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Viktor Orbán ousted in Hungarian landslide

Viktor Orbán ousted in Hungarian landslide

In a historic political upheaval, Péter Magyar has unseated long-serving nationalist leader Viktor Orbán in the Hungarian parliamentary elections.

The upstart Tisza party won over 50% of the vote, a result that has triggered jubilant celebrations across Budapest and been hailed by EU leaders as a 'return to Europe.' Magyar has pledged to dismantle the illiberal system built by Orbán, focus on anti-corruption measures, and restore the rule of law to unlock frozen EU funds.

The loss is viewed as a significant blow to Orbán's international allies, including Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump.

Viktor Orbán
Prime Minister of Hungary (1998–2002; 2010–present)
Péter Magyar
Hungarian lawyer, diplomat, political activist (1981–)
Respect and Freedom Party
Hungarian political party
Hungary
Country in Central Europe
Budapest
Capital and largest city of Hungary