Jubilation in Budapest will be felt in Europe but leaves Moscow cold

European leaders share Hungarians' joy over the ousting of Vladimir Putin's EU ally, writes Katya Adler.

4 Takeaways From Orban’s Defeat in Hungary’s Election

Economics and unhappiness with endemic corruption helped Peter Magyar, the challenger, take his party to victory. A visit by the American vice president in support of Mr. Orban didn’t help him.

By Lara Jakes

EU ties €35bn fund release to Hungary’s break with Orbán era

Brussels has linked unfreezing of funds to 27 conditions it expects Péter Magyar to deliver on

Hungary celebrates 'return to Europe' after Orban's crushing electoral defeat

Péter Magyar's party, Tisza, won more than 53% of the vote in the legislative elections, far ahead of the prime minister's Fidesz, which managed barely 38%. Tisza is expected to secure 138 out of the 199 seats in Parliament, giving it a constitutional supermajority.

Tony Abbott labels Viktor Orbán ‘Trump with brains’ as future of Budapest thinktank linked to former PM in doubt

Former Australian PM, who has been associated with pro-Orbán Danube Institute since 2023, praises ousted Hungarian leader Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Tony Abbott has likened Viktor Orbán to “[Donald] Trump with brains” and labelled him Hungary’s “greatest modern leader”, as the future of his work for the ousted leader’s pet thinktank hangs in the balance. Orbán’s 16-year grip on power in Hungary has ended after the rightwing populist leader conceded his Fides...

By Sarah Basford Canales

Celebrations in Hungary after Orban ousted in landmark election

Celebrations broke out across Budapest after opposition leader Peter Magyar defeated Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

Hungarian foreign minister who worked for the Russians disappears from public view after Orbán's defeat

Hungarian media outlets have noted that Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó has been absent from public view since news broke of Orbán's historic election defeat. In particular, he was not at Orbán's side when the latter publicly conceded defeat.

By Mariya Yemets,STANISLAV POHORILOV

Hungary: Peter Magyar's election heralds thaw in EU ties

Following the ouster of Russia-friendly Viktor Orban after 16 years, Europe is now waiting to see if his designated successor Peter Magyar can make good on his promises to repair ties with Brussels.

Hope devoured fear

In just two years, Péter Magyar convinced Hungarians that they have nothing to fear and that Viktor Orbán’s system can be replaced even within the framework created by Fidesz.

By Vorák Anita

Hungary: Celebrations galore as PM Orban unseated

🇭🇺 🗳️ Thousands of #Hungarians took to the streets of Budapest on Sunday night as pro-European challenger Peter #Magyar and his #Tisza party unseated PM Viktor #Orban's #Fidesz, after 16 years in power, in parliamentary elections.

By FRANCE24

Peter Magyar, the man who admired Orbán and ended up bringing him down

The Hungarian lawyer mobilized an ideologically diverse majority that saw him as the only candidate able to end the system from within

By Gloria Rodríguez-Pina

Poland’s premier hails Hungary vote as blow to authoritarian rule - The Straits Times

Poland’s premier hails Hungary vote as blow to authoritarian rule  The Straits Times

Monday, 13 April 2026

Georgia * Both Georgia’s ruling Georgian Dream party and the opposition have congratulated Péter Magyar, the leader of the Tisza Party that won Hungary’s parliamentary elections. Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, whose government had been closely aligned with Orbán, thanked the defeated side for supporting Georgia’s ‘national interests’, while the opposition alliance stated that Tisza’s victory represents ‘a clear and firm choice by the Hungarian people in support of democracy’. * The Georgia

By OC Media

Spontaneous mass celebrations in Budapest after Orban’s ouster

Thousands surged to the riverbanks of the Danube in Budapest on Sunday night to celebrate Peter Magyar's Tisza party victory in the general election. Nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban's defeat, after 16 years in power, has ignited hopes for radical change amid economic despair. RFI spoke to some of those cheering for change.

By Jan van der Made

Tusk hails Hungary vote as blow to authoritarian rule

Hungary's election shows that Europe is not on an inevitable path toward authoritarian rule, Polish Prime Minister ⁠Donald Tusk said, after the center-right Tisza party ended Viktor Orban's 16-year grip on power.

Meloni congratulates Magyar, thanks 'friend' Orban

(ANSA) - ROME, APR 13 - Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni congratulated Peter Magyar after his pro-EU centre-right Tisza Party won Sunday's general election in Hungary while at the same time thanking Viktor Orban, whose 16-year spell in charge of the country has come to an end. "Congratulations on the clear electoral victory to Peter Magyar, to whom the Italian government wishes good work," Meloni said via X. "I thank my friend Viktor Orban for the intense collaboration of these years, and I kno...

By ANSA

EU chief von der Leyen hails Orban defeat - The Jakarta Post

EU chief von der Leyen hails Orban defeat  The Jakarta Post

Mitsotakis congratulates Peter Magyar after Hungary election win - eKathimerini.com

Mitsotakis congratulates Peter Magyar after Hungary election win  eKathimerini.com

US Democrats cheer defeat of Trump ally Orban in Hungary

Péter Magyar’s win sparks global reactions, mixed reactions from Trump allies

By Reuters

Hungary’s Viktor Orban swept away despite support from Trump, Putin

Mr Orban, who has been in office for 16 years, has already conceded defeat and called Mr Magyar to congratulate him. The post Hungary’s Viktor Orban swept away despite support from Trump, Putin appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Idris Akinbajo

Balkan Leaders Congratulate Magyar on Hungary Win; Orban Allies Regretful

Leaders across the Balkans congratulated Peter Magyar and the Tisza Party after they triumphed over Viktor Orban’s Fidesz – Orban’s Serb allies also praised the defeated right-wing strongman.

By BIRN

Dutch ministers welcome Orbán defeat in Hungarian election

The collapse of Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule in Hungary has been welcomed by  Dutch coalition leaders in The Hague and promises...

By Louis Gore Langton

Magyar confirms first trip as new Hungarian PM will be to Poland

Polish PM Donald Tusk expressed his "joy" at Magyar's victory.

By Daniel Tilles

European Leaders Congratulate Péter Magyar on Tisza Party’s Election Victory

Politicians are highlighting the Hungarian people’s commitment to European values. Leading European politicians are offering their congratulations one after another to Péter Magyar and his party, Tisza, on their election victory. “Hungary has chosen Europe,” wrote Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, on X on Sunday evening. She stated that a country […] The post European Leaders Congratulate Péter Magyar on Tisza Party’s Election Victory appeared first on Hungary Today.

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Hungarian Stocks Rally as Election Outcome Lifts Investor Sentiment - BBJ - Budapest Business Journal

Hungarian Stocks Rally as Election Outcome Lifts Investor Sentiment  BBJ - Budapest Business Journal