Peter Magyar’s victory over Viktor Orban will keep Hungary in the spotlight

The country will become a test case for reversing democratic decay

The pitfalls of Hungary's post-Orban transition

Riding a powerful wave of opposition to the outgoing government, Hungary's new prime minister, Péter Magyar, now has to balance the expectations of both left- and right-wing voters while clarifying his positions, especially regarding Ukraine.

Hungarian Americans say Orbán's defeat could provide roadmap for countering Trump

Hungarian Americans say Viktor Orbán's defeat in Hungary provides a blueprint for countering President Trump's attempts to tilt the electoral playing field ahead of the midterms.

By Frank Langfitt

Hungary’s new leader once idolized Orbán — now he’s the man who brought him down

Learn about Péter Magyar, the former Orbán insider who ended Hungary's 16-year ruling regime and is now set to lead the country into a new era.

Peter Magyar spots outgoing rival Viktor Orban on balcony as he arrives to meet president: ‘Absolute cinema’

Peter Magyar appeared to spot his outgoing rival Viktor Orban on a balcony as he met the country’s president following his election victory.

By Holly Patrick

‘Spring Wind – The Awakening’ Doc, Charting Rise of Hungary’s Election Winner Péter Magyar, Set to Open Italy’s Riviera Film Festival

The international premiere of documentary “Spring Wind – The Awakening,” charting the political journey of Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar that culminated with his historic victory on Sunday in the country’s general elections, will open Italy’s Riviera International Film Festival on May 5. “Spring Wind – The Awakening,” which is directed by  Tamás Yvan Topolánszky, […]

By Nvivarelli

After Hungary Ditches Populist Leader Viktor Orban, Producers Look To A Future Free From “Stale, Revisionist Propaganda”

Hungary’s media sector and Hollywood producers seeking its juicy tax incentive are readying for a new future after Péter Magyar’s Tisza party ended the 16-year rule of Viktor Orbán’s far-right rival Fidesz. These high hopes for reform are tempered, however, by the scale of change deemed necessary. Under Fidesz, which led the country between 2010 […]

By Jesse Whittock

New Hungarian Prime Minister Says Borders Will Remain Shut To Immigrants

New Hungarian Prime Minister Says Borders Will Remain Shut To Immigrants In the wake of Viktor Orbán's election defeat, one of the greatest fears among conservatives in the region is an unconstrained EU able to take action on foreign policy, health, and immigration without the threat of a veto.  It is widely assumed that the incoming prime minister of Hungary, Péter Magyar, will seek a fast resolution of Brussels’ key issues with Hungary in order to unlock some €35 billion in fu...

By Tyler Durden

Turkey’s Opposition Draws Hope from Hungarian Election

Hungary’s Viktor Orban sat at the centre of a network of illiberal states. With his loss in weekend elections, liberal opposition parties in Turkey are reflecting on political parallels and hope.

By Sezin Oney

Kremlin Spokesman Praises Viktor Orbán’s Openness but Says He Was Never Moscow’s Ally

“If Péter Magyar, the winner of the Hungarian election, is just as open to dialogue as his predecessor, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, this will help the two countries to resolve their issues,” Dmitry Peskov, the Russian president’s press secretary, told the India Today news channel on Wednesday. “The time has come for Viktor Orbán to […] The post Kremlin Spokesman Praises Viktor Orbán’s Openness but Says He Was Never Moscow’s Ally appeared first on Hungary Today.

By MTI-Hungary Today

Romanian PM speaks by phone with Hungary’s Péter Magyar, invites him to Bucharest

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