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Europe welcomes Magyar victory as Orban concedes defeat in Hungary's elections

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban addresses supporters at the Balna centre in Budapest on Sunday 12 April 2026. Orban conceded defeat in parliamentary elections to his rival, conservative Peter Magyar. AFP - ATTILA KISBENEDEK

Hungary's nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban has conceded defeat in Sunday's elections to his rival, conservative Peter Magyar, a former government insider and political newcomer who has promised "system change" for the country.

Speaking to supporters on Sunday evening, Orban declared: "The election results, though not yet final, are clear and understandable; for us, they are painful but unambiguous.

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