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Orban Concedes to Peter Magyar in Hungary Election

After 16 years in power and calling himself a “thorn” in the EU’s side, Viktor Orban conceded defeat to conservative Peter Magyar in Hungary’s parliamentary elections.

Published Apr 12, 2026, 8:29 PM EDT | WFMZZ

Viktor Orban, who has led Hungary for 16 years and described himself as a “thorn” in the European Union’s side, conceded defeat on Sunday to conservative Peter Magyar in the country’s parliamentary elections. The result ends Orban’s long tenure and hands victory to Magyar.