Hungary elections: debate on political future after Orbán's defeat

Hungarian elections mark a political turning point with Orbán's government losing ground after years of domination in Eastern Europe.

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Observers view this result as a victory for specifically European political liberalism.

Hungary must now face the political and institutional challenges of the post-Orbán era.

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