Orbán Ousted After 16 Years as Hungary Elects Péter Magyar

Voters in Hungary have ended the 16-year rule of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, delivering a decisive victory to opposition leader Péter Magyar in a landmark election, according to Associated Press (AP) reporting.

With 93% of votes counted, Magyar’s party held roughly 53% support compared to about 37% for Orbán’s Fidesz. (Photo: Orbán Viktor Facebook)

Orbán, who had been one of Europe’s longest-serving leaders and a prominent figure in right-wing populist politics, conceded defeat, calling the outcome “painful.”

He has maintained close ties with Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.

With 93% of votes counted, Magyar’s party held roughly 53% support compared to about 37% for Orbán’s Fidesz, putting it on track to win a commanding majority in parliament.

It remained unclear whether the opposition would secure the two-thirds supermajority required for sweeping constitutional changes.

Magyar, a former Orbán ally, campaigned on anti-corruption reforms and improvements to public services, while pledging to restore Hungary’s ties with the European Union and NATO.

European leaders quickly congratulated Magyar, whose victory is expected to reshape political dynamics within the EU, where Orbán had frequently clashed with fellow member states.