Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán suffered a crushing defeat in Sunday's elections, a significant blow to his decade-long grip on power. Orbán, a key figure in the European Union's far-right nationalist movement, had been expected to win a fourth consecutive term, but the results suggest that Hungarians have had enough of his authoritarian policies and erosion of democratic institutions. The outcome is being hailed as a major victory for democracy, demonstrating that even in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges, free and fair elections can still hold leaders accountable and bring about change. The implications of this outcome are far-reaching, not only for Hungary but also for the broader European continent, where Orbán's influence has been a major concern.
Viktor Orbán’s defeat in Hungary Sunday night showed that elections still matter – and democracies are more resilient than they may seem right now.
