How Peter Magyar Defeated Viktor Orban, a Former Ally, In Hungary’s Election
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- Peter Magyar, a previously little-known lawyer, led a political movement that successfully defeated Hungary’s long-standing Prime Minister Viktor Orban in a recent general election.
- Magyar’s party secured a two-thirds majority in Parliament and achieved the highest popular vote share for a single party in Hungary since the fall of Communism nearly 40 years ago.
- Despite not yet formally assuming office, Magyar is recognized as Hungary’s new leader following a record voter turnout of nearly 80 percent.
- The election marks a significant political shift in Hungary, ending Orban’s dominance and signaling a new era in the country’s governance.
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