Hungarian election: BBC reports from Budapest as Orbán concedes
Published on April 12, 2026.
The Hungarian Prime Minister, Viktor Orbán, has conceded defeat in the country's election after 16 years in power. Péter Magyar, who is expected to replace him, is set to become the next prime minister. The election was seen as crucial for the future of the country and its future. With two thirds of the votes counted, the opposition is expected a significant victory.
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