Hungary elections: the Orbán era is over

After 16 years in power, Victor Orbán is no longer in charge in Hungary, after losing the election in a landslide vote. He’s friends with President Trump - who sent his deputy JD Vance to support his campaign - and he’s also close to President Putin.

The man replacing him as Prime Minister - Péter Magyar - hinted at making big changes during his campaign, including stamping out alleged corruption and moving away from Russia to get closer to the EU. But his win isn’t just a big moment for Hungarians - it also marks a huge change for politics across Europe and could have ripple effects that will be felt across the world.

In this episode, we hear from the BBC’s Rajini Vaidyanathan, who’s in Budapest reporting on the election, and explains why this result is so significant. And we also hear from young Hungarians who voted for Magyar - and their hopes for the future after his win. Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworld Email: [email protected] WhatsApp: +44 330 12 33 22 6 Presenter: Iqra Farooq Producers: Benita Barden and Chelsea Coates Editor: Harriet Oliver