Hungary: Viktor Orbán suffers major electoral setback against liberals

Hungarian voters delivered a stinging rebuke to Viktor Orbán in Sunday's election, marking a major political turning point after sixteen years of personal dominance.

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The outgoing Prime Minister's illiberal movement, built on authoritarianism and EU opposition, collapses against an alliance of pro-democracy forces.

This defeat sends shockwaves through the Balkans and questions the right-wing authoritarian political model in Central Europe.

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