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Hungary's prime minister Viktor Orbán was voted out after 16 years in power, with many seeing his defeat as a victory for democracy and European unity. The article highlights how Orbán frequently clashed with the EU, used Hungary’s veto power to block key decisions like funding for Ukraine, and benefited from billions in EU money while criticizing its leadership. People in Budapest celebrated the election outcome, seeing it as a turning point after years of political tension.