Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán conceded defeat to opposition leader Péter Magyar on Sunday after what he called a 'painful' election result, ending his 16-year reign. "I congratulated the victorious party, Orbán told followers. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, right, conceded an election defeat to rival Péter Magyar on Sunday. A Magyar supporter waves a Hungarian flag near Tisza's election party on the bank of the Danube, across from Hungary's parliament building, on Sunday. WATCH | Victor Orbán concedes defeat: Hungarian voters oust Viktor Orbán after 16 years in power | Duration 2:13 Veteran Hungarian prime minister and Trump ally Viktor Orbán was soundly defeated by opposition leader Péter Magyar in parliamentary elections after 16 years in power.
Source: CBC News April 13, 2026 00:15 UTC