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Hungary Sweeps Away Orban After 16 Years in Seismic Vote

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Peter Magyar, the leader of the opposition Tisza party waves a national flag after Sunday’s election.Photographer: Darko Bandic/AP Photo

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By Gabrielle Ng

April 13, 2026 at 6:00 AM UTC

Good morning. Hungary ousts Prime Minister Viktor Orban after 16 years. Donald Trump vows to blockade Hormuz after US-Iran peace talks fail. And central bankers meet in Washington this week to assess the geopolitical impasse’s impact. Listen to the day’s top stories.

Viktor Orban’s 16-year rule ended with opposition party Tisza’s record landslide victory. Peter Magyar, the country’s next prime minister, outlined sweeping changes to redefine Hungary’s political ties, including calling on the incumbent president, top justices and chief prosecutors to resign.