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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Maira Butt,Nicole Wootton-Cane and Alex Croft

Péter Magyar wins historic Hungary election as Viktor Orban concedes

Viktor Orban Peter Magyar Hungary TISZA (Organization)
  • Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has conceded defeat in a pivotal election to the pro-EU Tisza party.
  • The Tisza party, led by Péter Magyar, is projected to win a two-thirds majority with 132-135 of the 199 parliamentary seats.
  • Orban's 16-year tenure as prime minister is set to conclude, marking a new era for Hungary's relations with the European Union.
  • Magyar confirmed that Orban telephoned him to congratulate the Tisza party on their victory.
  • The election saw a record-high voter turnout of 77.8%, despite accusations of voter fraud from both sides.

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Hungary elections live: Orban has conceded defeat after 16 years as polls show dramatic swing to opposition party

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