Hungary's Viktor Orbán loses power after 16 years, ending far-right tenure

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán conceded defeat in Sunday's election, ending 16 years in power. Orbán, a major figure in the international far-right movement and close ally of U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, called the result "painful" but accepted the outcome. The election marks a significant shift in Central European politics and removes from power one of Europe's most influential populist leaders. Orbán's defeat comes amid sustained criticism of his government's erosion of judicial independence and press freedom.