HUNGARY: Orbán concedes defeat in democratic earthquake

BUDAPEST – Viktor Orbán has conceded defeat after losing national elections to a record turnout of Hungarians in an earthquake for European politics.

With voter participation at 78%, Hungary’s prime minister – vociferously endorsed by Donald Trump – admitted he had lost his hold on power after 16 years after a crushing setback.

“The election result is understandable and clear. For us, it is painful, but unambiguous,” he said.

“The days ahead will be about healing wounds. I wish everyone good health and evenings better than tonight. May God watch over all of us – go Hungarians!”

His defeat propels Péter Magyar, and his Tisza party, into power, with a two thirds supermajority, according to preliminary results, at 98% of the count, giving him 138 seats ahead of Fidesz on 55.

“Together we have replaced the Orbán system, together we liberated Hungary and we took back our country,” he told ecstatic supporters in Budapest. “Today, my friends, we have worked a…