Viktor Orban, Hungary's prime minister for 16 years, conceded defeat in Sunday's parliamentary election to Peter Magyar's Tisza party, according to multiple reports. Early projections and partial results indicate Tisza leading, potentially ending Fidesz's majority, though these remain unverified. International reactions include congratulations from figures like Germany's Friedrich Merz.
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