Hungary Rejects Orban, Delivers Blow to Illiberal Populism
TL;DR
Viktor Orban’s 16-year rule ends as Hungary’s opposition-led coalition (Tisza) wins a sweeping victory, pushing Fidesz into second place and wiping out liberal parties. The result signals a major setback for Orban’s illiberal, anti-EU project and has wide implications for EU unity, Ukraine aid, and transatlantic ties, while observers note the broader risk to populist movements elsewhere as Putin’s and Trump’s futures loom in the background.
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