Viktor Orban Loses Power After 16 Years, Ending Era of EU Tensions

Hungary's electorate has ended Viktor Orban's 16-year premiership in a pivotal election that has reverberated across the European Union. Official confirmation of Orban’s defeat on April 12 was met with visible relief among EU politicians and institutions, marking the close of a contentious chapter in European politics. Over his tenure, Orban, the EU’s longest-serving prime minister, became a lightning rod for criticism — not only for his consolidation of power at home but also for his frequent o