Viktor Orban

Viktor Orban is a Hungarian politician who served as prime minister of Hungary for two non-consecutive terms and is considered the first post-Cold War head of government in eastern and central Europe who had not been a member of a Soviet-era communist regime.

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Viktor Orban, born on May 31, 1963, is a Hungarian politician who has been the prime minister of Hungary since 1998. Notably, he is the first post-Cold War head of government in eastern and central Europe without a Soviet-era communist background. Orban has significantly shaped Hungary’s political landscape, winning four elections and holding power for over a decade. He has been involved in various controversial actions, such as controlling state and private media and targeting figures like George Soros. Despite facing criticism and isolation abroad, Orban remains popular among his supporters in Hungary. Interestingly, he has served as prime minister for two non-consecutive terms.