Why, Exactly, Orbán Lost: Hungary offers big lessons for those hoping to defeat populism—including the Democrats
3 Quarks Daily • 4/16/2026
Summary
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has lost the election after 16 years in power, conceding to the Tisza party led by Péter Magyar. The defeat was significant enough that Orbán did not attempt to resist or overturn the results.
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