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Who is Péter Magyar? Lawyer who defeated Viktor Orbán after 16-year rule set to become Hungarian prime minister

Péter Magyar, a former insider in Hungary’s ruling establishment, is set to become the country’s next prime minister after defeating long-time leader Viktor Orbán in a historic 2026 election.

45-year-old Magyar is a lawyer, diplomat and leader of the centre-right Tisza Party. He was once closely linked to Orbán’s Fidesz party, where he held several roles, including positions in state-owned companies and EU-related work.

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