💨 Abstract

After 16 years, Hungarian voters removed Prime Minister Viktor Orban, rejecting his authoritarian policies. Peter Magyar, a former Orban loyalist, won by promising to address corruption and improve EU and NATO ties. Despite support from U.S. figures like JD Vance, Orban's defeat signals a shift away from right-wing populism. Experts note that Orban's loss shows that even entrenched leaders can be defeated through democratic means, offering hope for similar challenges in other countries.

Courtesy: Sarah Hooper