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Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule has come to an end after the opposition Tisza party, led by Péter Magyar, won the Hungarian election by a landslide. Orbán quickly conceded after what he described as a ‘painful but unambiguous’ election result. All eyes are…
The election defeat for Prime Minister Viktor Orban is less the result of an ideological shift in Hungary, and more the playing out of a fundamental rule of politics.
Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s defeat will make it harder for the Kremlin to divide Europe, but Moscow retains leverage through energy sales.
The Hungarian leader’s pro-Moscow tilt cemented his reputation in Kyiv as a spoiler. Now, Ukraine hopes a 90-billion-euro loan he blocked will be disbursed.
Economics and unhappiness with endemic corruption helped Peter Magyar, the challenger, secure victory. A visit by the U.S. vice president in support of Mr. Orban didn’t change things.
Former Australian PM, who has been associated with pro-Orbán Danube Institute since 2023, praises ousted Hungarian leaderGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTony Abbott has likened Viktor Orbán to “[Donald] Trump with brains” and…
The Tisza leader said the electorate voted ‘not just for a change of government but for a change of the regime’in BrusselsThe EU will start work with the new Hungarian government “as soon as possible” to make progress on issues including energy and the…
In today’s newsletter: Orbán concedes defeat after 16 years in power, ushering in a new era for Hungary’s relations with the EU, US and RussiaGood morning. The people of Hungary are waking up in an unfamiliar political landscape – one in which Viktor O…
Prime Minister Viktor Orban has stymied the European Union for years, and particularly in recent months. Peter Magyar’s election could change that.
Congratulations pour in from across EU, with leaders from Spain, Poland, France, Britain, Denmark, Romania, Sweden and beyond hailing a new chapterFull report: Hungarian opposition ousts Viktor Orbán after 16 years in powerEU leaders heaped praise on P…