Hungary, Viktor Orbán
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In losing control of his country, Orbán became an exemplar of a rare political breed: an autocrat ousted in an election. The prime minister’s loss is a crushing defeat for Donald Trump and his vice president,
Election officials estimated turnout at a record of 79% or more, in an election that many Hungarians saw as a watershed moment for their country.
Prime Minister Viktor Orban has stymied the European Union for years, and particularly in recent months. Peter Magyar’s election could change that, if only so much.
Orbán concedes defeat after 16 years in power, ushering in a new era for Hungary’s relations with the EU, US and Russia
Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar has brought about an end to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule.
Historic voter turnout in Hungary ousted Prime Minister Viktor Orbán from power. This shift may dramatically change Hungary's relationship with the European Union, which Orbán criticized regularly.
Congratulations pour in from across EU, with leaders from Spain, Poland, France, Britain, Denmark, Romania, Sweden and beyond hailing a new chapter
Hungarian voters have chosen the pro-EU course of Peter Magyar, ending 16 years of rule by Russia-friendly Viktor Orban. Europe is now waiting to see if he can make good on his promises to repair ties with Brussels.