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Viktor Orbán’s election loss shows the limits of his propaganda machine

Hungarian voters have overwhelmingly rejected the 16-year rule of authoritarian strongman Viktor Orbán, electing his one-time political ally, Péter Magyar, to replace him. Magyar’s Tisza party has secured a two-thirds majority in parliament and therefore a supermajority. This will allow the new government to roll back some of the illiberal…

The Conversation

The inside story of how a visit by Pope Francis helped lead to the crushing defeat of Viktor Orban

ANALYSIS: Political editor David Maddox tracks the origins of Orban’s crushing defeat on Sunday to the unforeseen consequences of a papal visit almost exactly three years ago

The Independent UK

Tony Abbott labels Viktor Orbán ‘Trump with brains’ as future of Budapest thinktank linked to former PM in doubt

Former Australian PM, who has been associated with pro-Orbán Danube Institute since 2023, praises ousted Hungarian leader

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India, Hungary bound by deep-rooted friendship: PM Modi congratulates Peter Magyar on Hungary election win

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated Peter Magyar after his Tisza Party secured a decisive victory in Hungary’s parliamentary elections, ending 16 years of rule by Viktor Orban and his Fidesz party.

The Times of India

Viktor Orbán is gone. What does his fall mean for Europe? Our panel responds

Hungary’s return to democracy will be hard. But the impact of Péter Magyar’s decisive victory could be profound, inside the country and beyond

The Guardian - UK

Who won Hungary’s election and why is it so important?

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The Independent UK

Newsletter: Cautious optimism in Brussels as Orbán ousted in landslide Hungarian opposition win

Péter Magyar's stunning electoral win is instilling hope that critical EU support to Ukraine blocked by the Orbán government could be unlocked. But officials also warn the new government faces a huge challenge in undoing democratic backsliding and tapping into frozen EU funds.

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What Viktor Orbán’s election loss means for Putin, Trump and the rise of right-wing populism

Hungary’s most consequential election in decades has just delivered an important victory for democracy and accountability.

The Conversation

Hungary elections live: Merz says Orban’s defeat shows European democracy is ‘resistant to Russian propaganda’

German chancellor said result showed Europe was not on an ‘inevitable path’ to authoritarian rule

The Independent UK

Hungary's Orbán concedes defeat as Péter Magyar ends 16-year rule - all you need to know

Viktor Orban, the European Union's longest-serving leader, conceded defeat on Sunday after 16 years in power as Hungarians voted in record numbers for a pro-European course spearheaded by centre-right rival Peter Magyar.

The Times of India

Earthquake in Hungary: Orbán defeated after 16 years in power

It's a stunning rebuke to one of the Western world's most entrenched populist leaders.

Axios

Peter Magyar Praised Trump Before His Historic Win: A New POTUS Ally in Europe?

Peter Magyar's victory over Viktor Orban marks a significant political shift in Hungary, ending a 16-year reign and signaling new diplomatic directions.

International Business Times UK

Péter Magyar: Hungary’s next leader energised voters but is ‘a dark horse’

Ex-government insider turned Orbán critic is authentic and passionate but his proposed policies are short on details

The Guardian - UK

Who is Péter Magyar, Hungary’s new leader?

Péter Magyar has won Hungary’s election after an unprecedented challenge to Viktor Orban.

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The Guardian - UK

Hungarian opposition ousts Viktor Orbán after 16 years in power

Péter Magyar’s Tisza party wins election as prime minister concedes defeat, in result likely to reshape ties with EU

The Guardian - UK

Hope, fear and an ‘unpredictable outcome’ as Hungarians vote after 16 years of Orbán

Voters weigh change against stability as opposition mounts strongest challenge yet to long-serving prime minister

The Guardian - UK

Magyar celebrates as Orbán’s 16-year rule ends - as it happened

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The Independent UK

Hungarian voters head to the polls as Viktor Orban faces stern test

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Radio France Internationale

Polls open in Hungary after a campaign of rallies, protests and war rhetoric

Voting has begun in Hungary's parliamentary elections, pitting incumbent Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s long-ruling Fidesz against challengers led by Peter Magyar’s Tisza party. The night before the polls, Orban wrapped-up his campaign with a rally in Budapest’s historic Buda Castle district, blending confidence, anti-war rhetoric, and MAGA-style flair amid scattered…

Euronews

Viktor Orbán: From student dissident to Europe's most polarising leader

Viktor Orbán rose from liberal student activist to a self-professed illiberal, reshaping Hungary’s rule, foreign policy and relations with the EU and Russia.

Euronews

From insider to rival: How Magyar became Orbán's most serious challenger in 16 years

Just a few years ago, Péter Magyar was an insider within the ruling Fidesz elite in Hungary. This Sunday, he goes into an election that could see him oust Orbán after 16 years of uninterrupted rule in a spectacular shift.

The Independent UK

Viktor Orban faces pivotal election after 16 years

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The Independent UK

Hungary elections live: Orban fights to remain in power as polls open in key test for Europe

Orban’s failing election campaign has been backed by US president Donald Trump and vice president JD Vance

The Independent UK

How Trump’s support delivered the kiss of death to Orban’s election chances as Hungary’s leader suffers crushing defeat

IN FOCUS: The Hungarian PM had sought the backing of the Trump administration to see his struggling party over the line in elections to shape the future of Europe. Instead, it appears that the president’s backing may have harmed his chances, writes James C Reynolds

The Guardian - UK

Zebras, wealth and power: Hungary’s election tests Orbán’s grip on power

Corruption scandals and a surging opposition have turned the vote into the biggest test yet for the long-serving populist leader

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