Péter Magyar pledges to restore Hungary's European path after ousting Orbán

Hungary has entered a new era following the election victory of Péter Magyar, whose Tisza party soundly defeated the long-dominant Viktor Orbán after 16 years of rule. Speaking earlier today, Magyar thanked voters for granting his party the mandate to form a new government, promising to guide Hungary toward a “free, European, well-functioning, and compassionate future.” This watershed moment marks the end of an extended period of illiberalism under Orbán that had significantly strained Budapest’