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Hungary’s Viktor Orban concedes defeat in parliamentary elections
Hungary’s Viktor Orban has conceded defeat to opposition leader Peter Magyar after 16 years as prime minister.
Published On 12 Apr 2026
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Hungary’s Viktor Orban concedes defeat in parliamentary elections
Hungary’s Viktor Orban has conceded defeat to opposition leader Peter Magyar after 16 years as prime minister.
Published On 12 Apr 2026
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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.
Viktor Orbán's 16-year experiment in Hungary has been halted as Péter Magyar wins by a landslide, promising a new era of inclusivity and peace. Hungarians have spoken out against Orbán's divisive policies and economic disparities.
Oil prices have risen above $100 a barrel after the US announced a blockade of Iranian ports following failed peace talks. The move is expected to worsen the global energy crisis.
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