Orbán era swept away by Péter Magyar's Hungary election landslide
Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule is over, defeated by a 45-year-old ex-party insider who convinced a majority of Hungarians to oust him.
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Notable Quotes
"We did it, together we overthrew the Hungarian regime."
— Péter Magyar , Politician
"The result of the election is clear and painful."
— Viktor Orbán , Politician
"Never before in the history of democratic Hungary have so many people voted - and no single party has ever received such a strong mandate."
— Péter Magyar , Politician
"Tonight, truth prevailed over lies."
— Peter Magyar , Politician
"The responsibility and possibility of governing was not given to us."
— Viktor Orban , Politician
"Hungary will once again be a strong ally representing Hungarian interests, because our country's place is in Europe."
— Péter Magyar , Politician
"Europe’s heart is beating stronger in Hungary tonight."
— Ursula von der Leyen , Politician
"advance cooperation with Hungary."
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy , Politician
"his party would never give up"
— Viktor Orbán , Politician
"We did it."
— Péter Magyar , Politician
"The result of the election is clear and painful."
— Viktor Orbán , Politician
"Tonight, truth prevailed over lies."
— Peter Magyar , Politician
"Hungarians had made a historic choice for a free and strong Hungary in a united Europe, rejecting forces that ignore their interests."
— Kristen Michal , Politician
"Hungary has chosen Europe."
— Ursula von der Leyen , Politician
"The election result gives Hungary the opportunity to return to our community of values and security as a constructive actor."
— Petteri Orpo , Politician
"France welcomes the victory of democratic participation, the Hungarian people’s commitment to the values of the European Union."
— Emmanuel Macron , Politician
"Congratulations to @magyarpeterMP. There are a lot of things we could and should do for the sake of democracy, justice and peace."
— Gitanas Nauseda , Politician
"Magyar’s success was of great importance to Europe."
— Jonas Gahr Store , Politician
"Back together! Glorious victory, dear friends!"
— Donald Tusk , Politician
"Europe and every European nation must get stronger, and millions of Europeans seek cooperation and stability."
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy , Politician
"Magyar’s win was an historic moment, not only for Hungary, but for European democracy."
— Keir Starmer , Politician
Key People
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Donald Tusk is a Polish politician who has served as President of the European Council and Prime Minister of Poland.
Emmanuel Macron is the President of France.
German Chancellor.
Gitanas Nauseda is the President of Lithuania.
JD Vance is a United States Senator from Ohio and a prominent figure in conservative politics.
Prime Minister of Norway.
Judit Varga is a former Minister of Justice in Hungary.
British Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party.
Estonian Prime Minister who emphasizes Ukraine's accession to the EU.
Mark Rutte is the Secretary-General of NATO.
Prime Minister of Hungary.
Péter Magyar is the newly elected prime minister of Hungary.
Prime Minister of Finland.
Prime Minister of Slovakia.
Ursula von der Leyen is the president of the European Commission.
Prime Minister of Hungary.
Viktor Orbán is the Prime Minister of Hungary, noted for his controversial political policies and influence in Central Europe.
Vladimir Putin is the President of Russia.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy is the President of Ukraine, known for his efforts to secure international support amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.
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Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule is over, defeated by a 45-year-old ex-party insider who convinced a majority of Hungarians to oust him.
Péter Magyar's Tisza party secured a two-thirds majority in Hungary's parliamentary election, ending Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule.
Péter Magyar's victory in Hungary's parliamentary election is seen as a potential shift towards European unity and liberal democracy.
Péter Magyar's Tisza party achieved a landslide victory, ending Viktor Orbán's 16-year tenure as Hungary's Prime Minister.
Péter Magyar's Tisza party secured 138 seats in Hungary's parliamentary election, ending Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule.
International reactions to Péter Magyar's victory in Hungary's parliamentary election, ending Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule.
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