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In Hungary, upcoming elections could bring an end to Orban's 16-year rule

Apr 12, 2026Center

In Hungary, voters head to the polls Sunday. At stake: the future for populist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, Europe's longest-serving leader - and an ally of Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.

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Trump-endorsed autocrat in Hungary concedes election loss after 16 years in power

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Apr 12, 2026

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Trump-endorsed autocrat in Hungary concedes election loss after 16 years in power

Viktor Orbán, the autocratic Hungarian president and staunch Russian ally, conceded defeat in the country's national election on Sunday, ending his 16-year reign in power, according to reports. The Associated Press reported that with 60% of the vote counted, opposition leader Peter Magyar’s party held 52% of the vote compared to Orbán's 38% support. Orbán…

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Forint Jumps to Three-Year High as Hungary’s Orban Is Voted Out

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Apr 12, 2026

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Forint Jumps to Three-Year High as Hungary’s Orban Is Voted Out

Hungary’s forint rallied after Prime Minister Viktor Orban conceded defeat in a landslide victory for the pro-European opposition in Sunday’s election.

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EU jubilant after Orban ousted in Hungary election

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Apr 13, 2026

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EU jubilant after Orban ousted in Hungary election

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen cheered Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban‘s election loss on Sunday, a defeat that marked the end of a 16-year reign for the EU critic. Opposition leader Peter Magyar’s Tisza party defeated Orban’s ruling Fidesz 53% to 37% in the country’s parliamentary election. Orban called the loss “painful,” but…

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Hungary's Viktor Orban Concedes Election Defeat

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Apr 13, 2026

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Hungary's Viktor Orban Concedes Election Defeat

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban conceded defeat Sunday in a major election loss that will reverberate in Washington and Moscow and bring an end to the 16-year rule of a self-proclaimed champion of illiberal Christian democracy who is a darling of MAGA-aligned American conservatives, an ally of the Kremlin and a proud antagonist of European Union…

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