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Péter Magyar: Hungary’s next leader energised voters but is ‘a dark horse’

Ex-government insider turned Orbán critic is authentic and passionate but his proposed policies are short on details

The Guardian - UK · Apr 12

Photos of Hungary's presidential election, as voters end Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule

Hungarian voters ousted long-serving Prime Minister Viktor Orbán Sunday after 16 years in power. The winner was former Orbán ally Peter Magyar of the Tisza party.

The Independent UK · Apr 12

Hungary’s Viktor Orbán ousted after 16 years as opposition celebrate in the streets

Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán has conceded defeat to the pro-EU Tisza party in a pivotal election set to herald in a new era of relations between Hungary and Europe.

The Independent UK · Apr 12

Hope, fear and an ‘unpredictable outcome’ as Hungarians vote after 16 years of Orbán

Voters weigh change against stability as opposition mounts strongest challenge yet to long-serving prime minister

The Guardian - UK · Apr 12

Seismic shift: How 16 years of Hungarian politics changed in one day

The National Election Commission said voter turnout was at a record 77.8%, the highest ever recorded in a Hungarian election.

Euronews · Apr 12

Hungarian voters head to the polls as Viktor Orban faces stern test

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The Independent UK · Apr 12

Record turnout expected as parliamentary election in Hungary gets under way

Polls opened at 6am across the country, and will close 7pm local time. So far, all figures point to a record turnout.

Euronews · Apr 12

Hungarians vote in hard-fought election that could oust Viktor Orbán after 16 years

Rightwing leader trails in polls to Péter Magyar, despite support from JD Vance on recent visit

The Guardian - UK · Apr 12

Hungary elections live: Trump ally Orban ousted after 16 years as Magyar wins by landslide

Peter Magya vows to rebuild ties with EU and restore ‘the ‌system of checks and balances’

The Independent UK · Apr 12

From insider to rival: How Magyar became Orbán's most serious challenger in 16 years

Just a few years ago, Péter Magyar was an insider within the ruling Fidesz elite in Hungary. This Sunday, he goes into an election that could see him oust Orbán after 16 years of uninterrupted rule in a spectacular shift.

Euronews · Apr 11