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Pro-EU Magyar vows 'new era' in Hungary after ousting Orban

Pro-EU Magyar vows 'new era' in Hungary after ousting Orban

Within hours of becoming Hungary's prime minister-elect, Peter Magyar pledged on Monday to usher in a "new era" after defeating long-time nationalist leader Viktor Orban in an election seen as a blow to hard-right populism. Orban, a self-described "thorn" in

Peter Magyar: former govt insider promising system change

Peter Magyar: former govt insider promising system change

Just a few years ago, Peter Magyar applauded Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's speeches from a front row seat before emerging as the nationalist leader's most serious challenger in his 16 years in power. "They called me the 'eternal opposition' within (Orban'

Exit stage right: Hungary's Orban 16-year rule draws to an end

Exit stage right: Hungary's Orban 16-year rule draws to an end

Hungary's Viktor Orban, who conceded defeat to his rival in parliamentary elections on Sunday, was for 16 years a dominant and divisive figure who constantly tweaked his country's political system during his time in power. But the self-styled "illiberal" politician saw his tight

Three ways Orban gives himself an edge in Hungary's vote

Three ways Orban gives himself an edge in Hungary's vote

Observers and NGOs have raised concerns about Sunday's Hungarian presidential election taking place on an "uneven playing field" as nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban faces popular challenger Peter Magyar. During Orban's 16-year tenure, his ruling coalition has used its supermajority to overhaul the

Vance hails Orban as 'model' for Europe in pre-election Hungary visit

Vance hails Orban as 'model' for Europe in pre-election Hungary visit

US Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday threw his support behind Hungary's nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban, ahead of this weekend's fiercely fought parliamentary vote, accusing Brussels of "foreign election interference". Orban -- the EU leader with the closest ties to both US President Donald

Hungary's opposition surfs grassroots wave ahead of key election

Hungary's opposition surfs grassroots wave ahead of key election

Like many of her fellow volunteers, Hungarian beautician Krisztina Menczel sat idle in the past elections that kept nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban in power. But opposition leader Peter Magyar's hopes of ending the longstanding premier's 16-year reign in Hungary rest in no small part

Hungary's opposition surfs grassroots wave ahead of key election

Hungary's opposition surfs grassroots wave ahead of key election

Like many of her fellow volunteers, Hungarian beautician Krisztina Menczel sat idle in the past elections that kept nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban in power. But opposition leader Peter Magyar's hopes of ending the longstanding premier's 16-year reign in Hungary rest in no small part