Orbán Era Ends: Opposition Wins Hungarian Election After 16 Years

Hungary’s political landscape has shifted dramatically. The opposition Tisza party, led by Péter Magyar, has won the national election. The result ends Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule. Orbán conceded defeat less than three hours after polls closed on Sunday. He called the result “painful.” Orbán is a right-wing populist. His close ties with Russia and conflicts with the European Union defined his leadership. The change in government is expected to reshape Hungary's relationship with the EU. Analysts say the outcome may also concern the White House. Orbán was a rare European ally to former U.S. President Donald Trump. The Tisza party's victory marks a new chapter for the central European nation.