Viktor Orban’s Defeat in Hungary’s Election Explained

Hungary’s opposition has achieved a significant victory, ousting Prime Minister Viktor Orban and his Fidesz party after 16 years in power. Peter Magyar, Orban’s former ally, will lead the country with his conservative Tisza party, pledging to pivot from Russia toward the European Union. The outcome raises questions about U.S. reactions, given prior support for Orban, and the potential for improved relations with Brussels, as well as implications for reforms and support for Ukraine.

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