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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Lizzie Romain

Who is Hungary’s new leader, and what does this mean for Europe and the US?

Péter Magyar has been elected as the new Hungarian Prime Minister, defeating long-time leader Viktor Orbán in a major political upset. His centre-right Tisza Party has ended 16 years of Orbán’s rule.

Magyar, a 45-year-old lawyer from a prominent political family, was once part of Orbán’s Fidesz inner circle but a scandal involving his ex-wife saw him break away, later emerging as a pro-European challenger.

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