News · 18 April 2026
Orbán's 16-year rule in Hungary ends after defeat
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With Hungary's economy in a deep slump, the new government faces urgent challenges. Péter Magyar and his Tisza party defeated Viktor Orbán last Sunday, winning 52% of the vote and ending 16 years of his party's continuous rule. Magyar plans to retroactively limit a prime minister's terms to two, and has discussed €17bn in withheld EU funds with officials.
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