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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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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