Orbán era swept away by Péter Magyar's Hungary election landslide
Author: bbc.comPublished on: April 13, 2026Country: Hungary
Politics

Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule has ended, defeated by Péter Magyar, a former party insider who rallied Hungarians to bring his regime to an end. Magyar's Tisza party is on track to secure 138 seats, while Orbán's Fidesz has 55. Magyar has pledged to reverse Orbán-era reforms, tackle corruption, and restore judicial independence.
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