Orban's First Address After Defeat (VIDEO)

Viktor Orban addressed his supporters on Monday evening via a video posted on Facebook, admitting defeat in the parliamentary elections after 16 years of continuous rule.

Orban's First Address After Defeat (VIDEO)

TL;DR

  • Viktor Orban admitted defeat in the parliamentary elections via a Facebook video after 16 years in power.
  • He thanked his supporters and stated that while his party received over 2.25 million votes, it was not enough for a victory.
  • Orban promised to reorganize his party in the coming weeks and hold a national party session on April 28th.
  • Peter Magyar announced that a potential government measure would be to amend the constitution to limit the prime minister's term to two mandates.
  • This constitutional change would prevent Viktor Orban from serving as prime minister again.