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Viktor Orbán concedes defeat in historic Hungary election

Hungarians turned out in historic numbers to vote against Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's and his Fidesz party. NPR's Rob Schmitz discusses with reporter Esme Nicholson and political scientist Abel Bojar.

Published April 12, 2026, 9:37 PM
Updated April 13, 2026, 12:50 AM409
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Viktor Orbán concedes defeat in historic Hungary election

Viktor Orbán concedes defeat in historic Hungary election

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Hungarians turned out in historic numbers to vote against Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's and his Fidesz party. NPR's Rob Schmitz discusses with reporter Esme Nicholson and political scientist Abel Bojar.

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