Hungary’s Opposition Ousts Orbán, Stakes High for EU Ties
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Hungary’s opposition Tisza party, led by Péter Magyar, won a parliamentary majority (projected 138 of 199 seats), ending Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule and giving the new government power to amend the constitution and reverse key policies. Orbán conceded after a high-turnout vote, while Magyar pledged to repair ties with the EU, fight corruption, and invest in public services. Analysts warned reform will be gradual given Fidesz’s long control of state institutions. The result elicited swift reaction from EU leaders and could reshape Hungary’s stance toward the EU and Kyiv, signaling a potential turning point for Europe’s populist dynamics.
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