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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Justin Spike and Sam McNeil

What next for Hungary after Orbán’s seismic election defeat?

Hungary is on the cusp of a significant political transformation after voters delivered a resounding rejection of the pro-Russian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in a recent election. The nation now anticipates the leadership of Péter Magyar, a pro-European reformer who has committed to a fundamental overhaul of Hungary’s political culture.

Magyar’s victory ignited widespread celebrations across Budapest on Sunday evening, drawing tens of thousands, many of them young people, into the streets. They hailed the outcome as a beacon of hope, believing Orbán’s defeat will pave the way for a freer, happier Hungary, firmly re-establishing its place among European democracies.

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