European leaders share Hungarians' joy over the ousting of Vladimir Putin's EU ally, writes the BBC's Europe editor.

The most important election in Europe for a long time is taking place in Hungary on Sunday, April 12. After 16 years in power, Europe's longest-serving leader Viktor Orbán is…

Péter Magyar's victory was expected to transform political dynamics within the EU, where Orbán had upended the bloc by frequently vetoing key decisions.

Prime minister has been trailing in the polls to Péter Magyar in race that could have repercussions for Europe, the US and Russia

Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán has conceded defeat to the pro-EU Tisza party in a pivotal election set to herald in a new era of relations between Hungary and Europe.…

Close Trump ally Viktor Orbán has been ousted from power after 16 years

Lange können die Menschen in Budapest kaum glauben, dass die übermächtige Regierung von Viktor Orbán ihre Niederlage eingesteht. Am Ende erringt die Tisza-Opposition zwei Drittel…

Congratulations pour in from across EU, with leaders from Spain, Poland, France, Britain, Denmark, Romania, Sweden and beyond hailing a new chapter

Péter Magyar's party, Tisza, won more than 53% of the vote in the legislative elections, far ahead of the prime minister's Fidesz, which managed barely 38%. Tisza is expected to…

European leaders share Hungarians' joy over the ousting of Vladimir Putin's EU ally, writes the BBC's Europe editor.

Hungary’s return to democracy will be hard. But the impact of Péter Magyar’s decisive victory could be profound, inside the country and beyond

European leaders welcome the election of a pro-EU candidate while Russia and the U.S. lose an ally after the defeat of Viktor Orbán.

Tisza leader has promised to repair Budapest’s ties with Brussels after years of strained relations under Viktor Orbán

European leaders hope Viktor Orban's departure will unblock the €90 billion EU loan for Ukraine. They also want Prime Minister Magyar's new conservative supermajority to restore…

Die EU bejubelt den Wahlsieg Péter Magyars. Er genießt in Brüssel einen Vertrauensvorschuss. Bald könnten gesperrte Mittel für Ungarn freigegeben werden.

There is huge relief in Brussels that the EU will no longer be blocked and mocked by Orbán, but there are diplomatic obstacles to overcome

Péter Magyar has been elected as the new Hungarian Prime Minister, defeating long-time leader Viktor Orbán in a major political upset. His centre-right Tisza Party has ended 16…

Peter Magyar's landslide victory over Viktor Orban in Sunday’s Hungarian legislative elections marks a seismic shift for Hungary and the EU, but Brussels may need to temper its…

A Hungarian MP has gone viral for his wild celebratory dance moves as autocratic Prime Minister Viktor Orban was defeated in a landslide. Zsolt Hegedüs danced with delight at the…

Nach 16 Jahren Orban-Macht kann der Oppositionsführer mit einer Zweidrittelmehrheit regieren. Euphorie in Budapest, frische Hoffnung für Europa – doch die Erwartungen an den Neuen…

With the ejection of Trumpian hero Viktor Orbán, Hungarians demanded a restored democracy. Now, Europe must support them, says historian, political writer and Guardian columnist…