Péter Magyar challenges Orbán

The seismic shift in Hungarian politics marks the end of Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule and has been hailed by EU leaders as a turning of the tide.

Magyar has already called for the resignation of President Tamás Sulyok, whom he described as unworthy of representing national unity.

The new leader's agenda includes tackling deep-seated corruption and reducing the country's economic dependence on Russia.

While Magyar's victory is a boon for liberal democracy in Europe, analysts warn that the work of dismantling a 'captured state' will be a daunting task.