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Orbán Ousted in Hungarian Landslide

Orbán Ousted in Hungarian Landslide

In a political earthquake that has rattled right-wing circles globally, Viktor Orbán’s long tenure as Hungary’s leader has come to an end.

Opposition challenger Péter Magyar, a former party insider, successfully mobilized record-breaking voter turnout to secure a decisive mandate for reform.

The victory of the pro-European Tisza party is expected to unlock billions in frozen EU funding and restore the rule of law in Budapest.

European leaders have hailed the result as a new chapter for the continent, while the loss represents a significant blow to Orbán's allies, including Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.

Hungary
Country in Central Europe
Respect and Freedom Party
Hungarian political party
Fidesz
Hungarian political party