Political editor David Maddox tracks the origins of Orban’s crushing defeat on Sunday to the unforeseen consequences of a papal visit almost exactly three years ago

After 16 years in power, the Hungarian prime minister is seeking a mandate to continue his ‘illiberal democracy’ that has clamped down on the press and judiciary while blocking…

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…

Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule in Hungary has come to an end after the opposition Tisza party, led by Péter Magyar, secured a landslide election victory. Lucy Hough speaks to Ashifa…

Political editor David Maddox tracks the origins of Orban’s crushing defeat on Sunday to the unforeseen consequences of a papal visit almost exactly three years ago

Viktor Orban’s stepping stone – the EU’s own illiberal tendencies and militarism - is still very much present.

We must hope this vote will be the start of a wider backlash – and send hard-right populism back to the fringes where it belongs, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

Leaders of Poland and Germany hail Péter Magyar’s majority as a turning of the tide – but analysts say there were other reasons for defeat of prime minister

El editor político David Maddox rastrea los orígenes de la aplastante derrota de Viktor Orbán hasta las consecuencias inesperadas de una visita del papa Francisco hace casi tres…