Hungary election: Jubilation in Budapest will be felt in Europe but leaves Moscow cold

Author: bbc.comPublished on: April 13, 2026Country: Hungary
Politics
Hungary election: Jubilation in Budapest will be felt in Europe but leaves Moscow cold

Hungarian voters celebrated the ousting of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán after 16 years in power during an election marked by record voter turnout. Péter Magyar, leader of the Tisza party, declared, 'We liberated Hungary!' Joyful demonstrations took place on the Chain Bridge, illuminated in national colors. Orbán's removal is a setback for Vladimir Putin, who loses an ally within the EU.

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