‘I’ve congratulated the victorious party’: Viktor Orban concedes

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: April 12, 2026Country: Hungary

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‘I’ve congratulated the victorious party’: Viktor Orban concedes

After 16 years as prime minister, Viktor Orban conceded defeat to opposition leader Peter Magyar and his Tisza party. Orban stated, 'I’ve congratulated the victorious party.' This election marks a significant turning point in Hungarian politics.

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