Orbán Admits Crushing Electoral Defeat, Says Fidesz Cannot Restore Hungarian Right from Opposition

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán acknowledged a devastating electoral defeat for his Fidesz party, comparing the results to a "political earthquake." The outgoing prime minister admitted that Fidesz would be unable to restore the Hungarian right-wing from opposition, marking a significant shift in Hungary's political landscape. Orbán thanked his loyal supporters for not succumbing to "globalist forces" in what he described as a challenging digital environment. Fidesz has dominated Hungarian politics for over a decade under Orbán's leadership, implementing increasingly authoritarian policies while clashing with European Union institutions over rule of law issues. The electoral defeat represents a major setback for the party that has controlled Hungary since 2010 and could signal a turning point in the country's political direction.