Hungary's Orbán concedes defeat as Péter Magyar ends 16-year rule - all you need to know
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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban conceded defeat after 16 years in power, as voters chose a pro-European course led by centre-right rival Peter Magyar. Magyar's victory is expected to bring an end to Hungary's adversarial role within the EU and have significant implications for the EU, Ukraine, and beyond.
Viktor Orban conceded defeat after 16 years in power. Peter Magyar's Tisza party is projected to win a two-thirds majority in parliament, allowing the new government to reverse Orban's reforms and rewrite the constitution. Magyar's victory is a significant shift for Hungary and the EU. Orban's ouster is expected to end Hungary's adversarial role within the EU. The new government will likely restore judicial independence and combat corruption. Magyar's win was welcomed by European leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
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