Hungary's opposition party poised to oust Viktor Orbán
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Thousands flooded the streets as Hungary's opposition leader, Péter Magyar, declared victory after his Tisza party claimed a landslide win over Viktor Orbán's ruling Fidesz party
It is a key moment for populist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who has traveled a long road from his early days as a liberal, anti-Soviet firebrand to a Russian-friendly nationalist admired today by the global far-right.
Peter Magyar has ended Viktor Orbán’s 16-year tenure as Hungary’s prime minister, sending the closest ally of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu packing after after a decisive vote on Sunday.
Viktor Orbán faces a sweeping defeat in Hungary's elections, according to early results. Follow the developments.
The loss has triggered sharp criticism and mockery of US Vice President JD Vance, who traveled to Budapest on April 7 to openly campaign for Viktor Orbán.
An upstart opposition party in Hungary ousted Prime Minister Viktor Orban after 16 years in a historic election that will redefine the country’s relationship with the European Union, Russia and the US administration of President Donald Trump.