Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán Concedes Defeat, Ending 16-Year Rule
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has conceded defeat after 16 years in power, following a significant voter turnout that favored the opposition. The election results indicate a potential 'super-majority' victory for Péter Magyar's Tisza movement, which has united various opposition forces. The movement campaigned on themes of fighting corruption and re-integrating Hungary into the European mainstream. Orbán's concession came less than three hours after polls closed, with ongoing ballot counts suggesting a two-thirds majority for Magyar. This majority could enable Magyar to reverse constitutional changes made by Orbán that have been criticized for undermining judicial independence and entrenching Fidesz party control.