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‘Now I’m hopeful’: Hungarians welcome the morning after 16 years of Orbán rule

Excitement and disbelief mix on the streets of Budapest after record turnout drives opposition’s landslide victory

The Guardian - UK · Apr 13

'We cannot ask any country to give up its territory,' Magyar says on Ukraine

Outgoing PM Viktor Orbán had largely centred his electoral campaign on Ukraine and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, blaming Kyiv for the Druzhba pipeline blockade to accusations of meddling in Hungarian elections. Will things change with Magyar in power?

Euronews · Apr 13

Péter Magyar accuses outgoing foreign minister of destroying confidential documents

Hungarian Prime Minister-elect Peter Magyar has accused outgoing Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó of shredding confidential sanctions-related documents at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, citing insider sources during a press conference in Budapest on Monday. The ministry has not yet responded.

Euronews · Apr 13

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Internet Wonders If JD Vance Is Cursed After the Pope Died, Iran Walked, and Orban Lost Following His Visits

JD Vance is dubbed 'cursed' online after a string of high-profile setbacks — from a papal visit to failed talks and a lost election.

International Business Times UK · Apr 13

What does Péter Magyar’s win in Hungary mean for the EU and Ukraine?

Tisza leader has promised to repair his country’s ties with Brussels after years of strained relations

The Guardian - UK · Apr 13

Von der Leyen aims at 'swift' progress with Magyar. Here's what's still blocked

"There's much work to be done, as Hungary is coming back to the European path," Ursula von der Leyen in the wake of Péter Magyar's resounding victory. Here are the most important files currently blocked.

Euronews · Apr 13

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

The Guardian - AU · Apr 13

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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 · Apr 13

JD Vance mocked over weekend of failures in Iran and Hungary: ‘On a historic roll’

Vice president saw 21 hours of peace talks with Tehran end without agreement and then Viktor Orban driven from power in Budapest, days after receiving his personal endorsement

The Independent UK · Apr 13

Spontaneous mass celebrations in Budapest after Orban’s ouster

Thousands surged to the riverbanks of the Danube in Budapest on Sunday night to celebrate Peter Magyar's Tisza party victory in the general election. Nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban's defeat, after 16 years in power, has ignited hopes for radical change amid economic despair. RFI spoke to some of those…

Radio France Internationale · Apr 13

Hungary: jubilant scenes across Budapest follow Magyar’s victory

Hungary saw large crowds take to the streets on Sunday, 12 April 2026, after Prime Minister Viktor Orbán conceded defeat, ending 16 years in power.

Euronews · Apr 13

Europe Today Special: Magyar beats Orbán — what's next for EU-Hungary relations?

Watch Europe Today's special edition on the Hungarian elections, live from Brussels and Budapest with top interview guests and in-depth analysis of Péter Magyar’s landslide victory over Viktor Orbán.

Euronews · Apr 13

Monday briefing: Hungary chooses Péter Magyar over Viktor Orbán

In today’s newsletter: Orbán concedes defeat after 16 years in power, ushering in a new era for Hungary’s relations with the EU, US and Russia

The Guardian - UK · Apr 13

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 · Apr 13

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The Times of India · Apr 13

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.

Euronews · Apr 12

Hungary's incoming PM Péter Magyar demands 'Orbán's puppets' leave office

Hungary's incoming PM Péter Magyar said he plans to visit Brussels in a bid to get billions in frozen EU funds unlocked as he vows to restore system of checks and balances.

Euronews · Apr 12

Hungary election: Supporters of Peter Magyar's party celebrate in Budapest

Supporters of Peter Magyar, leader of the pro-European conservative TISZA party, celebrate on the banks on the river Danube in Budapest.

The Guardian - UK · Apr 12

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

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Radio France Internationale · Apr 12

Record turnout in Hungary as voters weigh change against Orban’s rule

Turnout in Hungary's closely watched parliamentary polls hit a record high on Sunday, as voters flocked to participate in a ballot that could end nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban's 16-year rule.

Euronews · Apr 12

Orbán and Magyar vote in high-stakes Hungarian election watched by EU

Viktor Orbán and Péter Magyar vote in a pivotal Hungarian election with record turnout expected, as the result could reshape Budapest’s role in the EU.

The Guardian - UK · Apr 12

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

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Salon · Apr 12

MAGA's big bet on Hungary backfires

UPDATE: JD Vance's bizarre Budapest side quest couldn't save Viktor Orbán. It's a major far-right setback

Euronews · Apr 12

Record turnout expected as parliamentary election in Hungary gets under way

Polls opened at 6am across the country, and will close 7pm local time. So far, all figures point to a record turnout.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 12

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…

The Independent UK · Apr 12

Hungary elections live: Trump ally Orban ousted after 16 years as Magyar wins by landslide

Peter Magya vows to rebuild ties with EU and restore ‘the ‌system of checks and balances’

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