Orbán Concedes Defeat After Crushing Election Loss Ends 16 Years of Power in Hungary

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán conceded defeat on Sunday after a 'painful' election result, marking the end of 16 years in power for the country's powerful far-right leader. The exact outcome was not disclosed but it appears that the left-wing parties, led by the centrist and left parties, won control of the majority of seats. Orbán had been seeking re-election for a fourth term but his victory was deemed unlikely after polling indicated a shift in public opinion against him. The result is seen as a significant defeat for Orbán's Fidesz party and a possible end to its dominance over Hungarian politics.