End of the Orban era: Hungary and Europe breathe again

Viktor Orban's 14-year rule ends as opposition coalition secures a decisive parliamentary majority, signaling a profound political shift in Hungary and Europe. | Contesto: cronaca

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• End of the Orban era: Hungary and Europe breathe again

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Viktor Orban's Fidesz party was decisively defeated in Hungary's parliamentary election, ending his 14-year tenure as Prime Minister. The opposition coalition, led by the newly formed Tisza Party and its leader Peter Magyar, secured a clear majority of seats, a result confirmed by the National Election Office on Sunday. The victory marks the most significant political upheaval in Central Europe in over a decade, immediately reshaping Hungary's domestic trajectory and its strained relationship with the European Union. The election outcome represents a stunning reversal for Orban, who had cultivated an image of invincibility through successive electoral wins and a commanding control over state media and public institutions. His brand of "illiberal democracy," characterized by clashes with Brussels over rule-of-law standards, migration, and LGBTQ rights, had made Hungary a focal point of political tension within the EU. The defeat is widely interpreted as a public rebuke of that model, driven by voter concerns over corruption, economic pressures, and a desire for closer European integration. Peter Magyar, a former member of Orban's political circle who broke away to form the center-right Tisza Party, emerged as the election's pivotal figure. In a victory speech to thousands of supporters in Budapest's Heroes' Square, Magyar pledged a new chapter of transparency and cooperation. "The era of division, isolation, and corruption is over," he declared. "We are returning Hungary to its rightful place as a committed and constructive member of the European family." His platform promises a thorough audit of public finances, judicial reforms to ensure independence, and a reset of diplomatic relations. The geopolitical ramifications of Orban's fall extend far beyond Hungary's borders. For years, Orban maintained a conspicuously friendly relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin, often acting as a spoiler within EU and NATO forums, particularly regarding support for Ukraine. His defeat removes a persistent obstacle to a more unified Western response to Russian aggression. Furthermore, Orban had been a symbolic figure for populist and nationalist movements globally,...

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