After 16 years in office, Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has been defeated by Péter Magyar, a 45-year-old former member of Orbán's party. Magyar secured the support of a majority of Hungarian voters, signaling a significant political shift in the country. Celebrating the victory by the Danube River with a view of Budapest's parliament, Magyar declared that they had successfully ended the previous regime.
Preliminary results, with over 98% of votes counted, indicate that Magyar's Tisza party is poised to make a remarkable impact in the new government. This election marks a notable change in Hungary's political landscape, reflecting the electorate's desire for a new direction after nearly two decades under Orbán's leadership.