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Péter Magyar wins in Hungary

Péter Magyar wins in Hungary

Magyar's victory represents a seismic shift in Hungarian politics and a significant boost for the European Union and Ukraine.

The new leader has already called on the country's president to resign, describing him as 'unworthy' of representing the nation.

While Magyar has expressed a desire for closer ties with Brussels, he must now balance the expectations of a diverse coalition of voters.

The Kremlin, which is losing a key ally in Europe, is reportedly hoping to maintain influence through Hungary's ongoing energy dependence.

Péter Magyar Norbert Banhalmi, CC BY-SA 4.0
Péter Magyar
Hungarian lawyer, diplomat, political activist (1981–)
Viktor Orbán
Prime Minister of Hungary (1998–2002; 2010–present)
Hungary
Country in Central Europe
Budapest
Capital and largest city of Hungary