Hungary votes out prime minister Viktor Orbán after 16 years in power

Author: efosataiwo@vanguardngr.comPublished on: April 12, 2026Country: Hungary

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Hungary votes out prime minister Viktor Orbán after 16 years in power

Viktor Orbán conceded defeat in Hungary's parliamentary elections, ending 16 years in power. His rival, Peter Magyar, a former government insider, promised a "system change." Orbán, a divisive nationalist figure, saw his grip on power weaken since 2024, despite his reputation as an opponent of immigration and LGBTQ rights.

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