Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán Loses Power After 16 Years

Budapest. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, a staunch critic of European Union policies, has lost power after 16 years. In Sunday's election, Hungarian voters cast historic ballots, giving an overwhelming mandate to Peter Magyar, a center-right leader who advocates for the European Union.

Due to the country's sluggish economy and rising inflation, the 62-year-old Orbán's nationalist 'Fidesz' party suffered a bitter defeat against Magyar's pro-European 'Tisza' party. Despite receiving support from top European conservative leaders, including US President Donald Trump, Orbán failed to retain his hold on power.