Excitement and disbelief mix on the streets of Budapest after record turnout drives opposition’s landslide victory Péter Magyar vows to pursue those who ‘plundered’ Hungary, after election winIn a small plaza facing Budapest’s Nyugati train station, Gabor, 40, confessed that he was very, very hungover.“I partied all night,” he said, laughing. “It was crazy, I thought Fidesz was going to win. Now I’m really hopeful.” Continue reading...
Kampf gegen Korruption, Begrenzung der Amtszeit, Beitritt zur Euro-Zone: Péter Magyar will Orbáns Anti-EU-Kurs korrigieren. Ein Überblick seiner Reformvorhaben.
Kampf gegen Korruption, Begrenzung der Amtszeit, Beitritt zur Euro-Zone: Péter Magyar will Orbáns Anti-EU-Kurs korrigieren. Ein Überblick seiner Reformvorhaben.
Even if migration policy and lukewarm support for Ukraine will raise tensions, Hungary will now be arguing for its own interests rather than Russia’sWhat Magyar’s victory means for EU and HungaryIn Brussels, the relief was palpable after the defeat of Viktor Orbán, the EU leader who recently declared himself at Vladimir Putin’s service. For the EU, Péter Magyar’s victory was all the sweeter, as voters decisively rejected Orbán’s fear-mongering campaign that sought to portray him in cahoots with
In Brussels, the relief was palpable after the defeat of Viktor Orbán, the EU leader who recently declared himself at Vladimir Putin’s service. For the EU, Péter Magyar’s victory was all the sweeter, as voters decisively rejected Orbán’s fear-mongering campaign that sought to portray him in cahoots with the “dangerous” European Commission leader, Ursula von der Leyen, and the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
In 16 years as Hungary’s prime minister, Orbán has slowed, opposed, mocked or blocked numerous EU decisions – above all on European support for Ukraine.
Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule has come to an end after the opposition Tisza party, led by Péter Magyar, won the Hungary election by a landslide. Orbán quickly conceded after what he described as a 'painful but unambiguous' result. His defeat will come as a blow to Donald Trump, who has repeatedly endorsed Orbán and whose vice-president, JD Vance, had travelled to Budapest days before the election. All eyes are now on Magyar to see how Hungary’s relationship with the EU and Nato could change after
Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule has come to an end after the opposition Tisza party, led by Péter Magyar, won the Hungary election by a landslide. Orbán quickly conceded after what he described as a 'painful but unambiguous' result. His defeat will come as a blow to Donald Trump, who has repeatedly endorsed Orbán and whose vice-president, JD Vance, had travelled to Budapest days before the election. All eyes are now on Magyar to see how Hungary’s relationship with the EU and Nato could change after years of strained relations. Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian's European community affairs correspondent, Ashifa Kassam
The defeat of Orbánism is a globally significant political moment. But it is, above all, a triumph for the citizens who mobilised to take their country backPrior to his landslide election victory in 2010, which was to lead to 16 unbroken years in power, Viktor Orbán would tell supporters: “We have only to win once, but then properly.” Achieving a so-called supermajority by winning two-thirds of parliamentary seats allowed Mr Orbán to change the constitution, and begin turning Hungary into a soft
The defeat of Orbánism is a globally significant political moment. But it is, above all, a triumph for the citizens who mobilised to take their country back
Prior to his landslide election victory in 2010, which was to lead to 16 unbroken years in power, Viktor Orbán would tell supporters: “We have only to win once, but then properly.” Achieving a so-called supermajority by winning two-thirds of parliamentary seats allowed Mr Orbán to change the constitution, and begin turning Hungary into a soft autocracy. From the judiciary to the media and universities, the checks and balances of a democratic society were steadily dismantled and minorities were marginalised, as the country became a beacon for the global far right and a nationalist thorn in the side of Brussels.
On Sunday, stunningly, it was Mr Orbán’s centre-right challenger, Péter Magyar, who “won properly”. After a record turnout, his Tisza party is all but certain to win its own supermajority. Given Mr Orbán’s control of state media and gerrymandering of constituencies to favour his Fidesz party, this was a truly remarkable result.
Péter Magyar has promised to repair Hungary’s ties with Brussels after years of strained relationsEurope live – latest updatesPéter Magyar’s resounding election victory brings an end to 16 years of rightwing populist rule under Viktor Orbán. But the effects of that win are likely to be felt well beyond Hungary’s borders, from Brussels to Moscow and from Kyiv to Washington. Continue reading...
Péter Magyar’s resounding election victory brings an end to 16 years of rightwing populist rule under Viktor Orbán. But the effects of that win are likely to be felt well beyond Hungary’s borders, from Brussels to Moscow and from Kyiv to Washington.
Polens Regierungschef Donald Tusk freut sich über den Wahlsieg von Péter Magyar. Der erste Auslandsbesuch des Ungarn soll nach Warschau gehen. Doch dort weiß man auch: Das Regieren wird hart.
Polens Regierungschef Donald Tusk freut sich über den Wahlsieg von Péter Magyar. Der erste Auslandsbesuch des Ungarn soll nach Warschau gehen. Doch dort weiß man auch: Das Regieren wird hart.
Als Sonntagabend klar war, dass die Zeit des Viktor Orbán vorbei ist, tanzten die Menschen in den Straßen von Budapest. Das Land ist wie in einem Rausch, auch wenn niemand weiß, was Péter Magyar mit Ungarn wirklich vorhat.
Als Sonntagabend klar war, dass die Zeit des Viktor Orbán vorbei ist, tanzten die Menschen in den Straßen von Budapest. Das Land ist wie in einem Rausch, auch wenn niemand weiß, was Péter Magyar mit Ungarn wirklich vorhat.
In Brüssel feiert man die Abwahl Viktor Orbáns – und verspricht sich viel vom Wahlsieger. Doch einfach wird es auch mit ihm nicht. Sein erster Prüfstein: der EU-Kredit für die Ukraine, den Orbán blockiert hat.
In Brüssel feiert man die Abwahl Viktor Orbáns – und verspricht sich viel vom Wahlsieger. Doch einfach wird es auch mit ihm nicht. Sein erster Prüfstein: der EU-Kredit für die Ukraine, den Orbán blockiert hat.
Bis der Wahlsieger Péter Magyar als Ministerpräsident vereidigt wird, dürften Wochen vergehen. Was kann in der Zeit noch passieren? Und welche Prioritäten hat Magyar für seinen Start ins Amt? Antworten auf die wichtigsten Fragen.
Bis der Wahlsieger Péter Magyar als Ministerpräsident vereidigt wird, dürften Wochen vergehen. Was kann in der Zeit noch passieren? Und welche Prioritäten hat Magyar für seinen Start ins Amt? Antworten auf die wichtigsten Fragen.
Hungary’s return to democracy will be hard. But the impact of Péter Magyar’s decisive victory could be profound, inside the country and beyond Continue reading...
The Tisza leader said the electorate voted ‘not just for a change of government but for a change of the regime’in BrusselsThe EU will start work with the new Hungarian government “as soon as possible” to make progress on issues including energy and the release of frozen European funds, the head of the European Commission has said.“We will start working with the government as soon as possible on the topics you mentioned and much more to make a swift and overdue progress to the benefit of the Hung
The Tisza leader said the electorate voted ‘not just for a change of government but for a change of the regime’
in Brussels
The EU will start work with the new Hungarian government “as soon as possible” to make progress on issues including energy and the release of frozen European funds, the head of the European Commission has said.
“We will start working with the government as soon as possible on the topics you mentioned and much more to make a swift and overdue progress to the benefit of the Hungarian people.”
“I think moving to qualified-majority voting in foreign policy is an important way to avoid systematic blockages as we’ve seen in the past. And we should use the momentum now really to move forward on that topic.”
Congratulations pour in from across EU, with leaders from Spain, Poland, France, Britain, Denmark, Romania, Sweden and beyond hailing a new chapterFull report: Hungarian opposition ousts Viktor Orbán after 16 years in powerEU leaders heaped praise on Péter Magyar after his decisive election victory in Hungary against the long-serving prime minister Viktor Orbán, who many saw as a direct threat to Europe’s peace and prosperity.The outpouring reflected a deep frustration with Orbán across the EU’s
EU leaders heaped praise on Péter Magyar after his decisive election victory in Hungary against the long-serving prime minister Viktor Orbán, who many saw as a direct threat to Europe’s peace and prosperity.
The outpouring reflected a deep frustration with Orbán across the EU’s 27 member states and its institutions.
Ex-government insider turned Orbán critic is authentic and passionate but his proposed policies are short on detailsAs a child growing up in Budapest, Péter Magyar had a poster of Viktor Orbán – at the time a leading figure in the country’s pro-democracy movement – hanging above his bed. Orbán was one of several political figures who adorned his bedroom, Magyar told a podcast last year, hinting at his excitement over the changes sweeping the country after the collapse of communism.Now Magyar, 45
Ex-government insider turned Orbán critic is authentic and passionate but his proposed policies are short on details
As a child growing up in Budapest, Péter Magyar had a poster of Viktor Orbán – at the time a leading figure in the country’s pro-democracy movement – hanging above his bed. Orbán was one of several political figures who adorned his bedroom, Magyar told a podcast last year, hinting at his excitement over the changes sweeping the country after the collapse of communism.
Now Magyar, 45, has been the driving force behind the ousting of Orbán, whose 16 years in power transformed the country into a “petri dish for illiberalism”.
Péter Magyar’s Tisza party wins election as prime minister concedes defeat, in result likely to reshape ties with EUMagyar set to outline Hungary plans –Europe live‘Hungary has chosen Europe’: EU leaders jubilant after Magyar’s victoryHungary’s opposition Tisza party, led by Péter Magyar, has won the election, bringing an end to Viktor Orbán’s 16-year grip on power, in a result that is likely to rattle the White House and reshape the country’s relationship with the EU.Less than three hours after
Hungary’s opposition Tisza party, led by Péter Magyar, has won the election, bringing an end to Viktor Orbán’s 16-year grip on power, in a result that is likely to rattle the White House and reshape the country’s relationship with the EU.
Less than three hours after polls closed on Sunday, Orbán conceded defeat after what he described as a “painful but unambiguous” election result.
Die Erleichterung in Brüssel ist groß nach der Abwahl des Putin-Freundes Orbán: Von der Leyen, Merz und Macron hoffen auf eine enge Zusammenarbeit mit dem Wahlsieger Magyar.
Die Erleichterung in Brüssel ist groß nach der Abwahl des Putin-Freundes Orbán: Von der Leyen, Merz und Macron hoffen auf eine enge Zusammenarbeit mit dem Wahlsieger Magyar.
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Ungarn steht vor einem Regierungswechsel: Die Tisza-Partei von Oppositionsführer Magyar kommt wohl auf eine Zweidrittelmehrheit. Orbán gesteht seine Niederlage ein. Merz und Wadephul gratulieren.
Ungarn steht vor einem Regierungswechsel: Die Tisza-Partei von Oppositionsführer Magyar kommt wohl auf eine Zweidrittelmehrheit. Orbán gesteht seine Niederlage ein. Merz und Wadephul gratulieren.
Orbán hat in 16 Jahren Amtszeit die Demokratie in Ungarn stark abgebaut. Jetzt herrscht in Budapest Aufbruchsstimmung – und Orbán könnte die Wahl verlieren.
Orbán hat in 16 Jahren Amtszeit die Demokratie in Ungarn stark abgebaut. Jetzt herrscht in Budapest Aufbruchsstimmung – und Orbán könnte die Wahl verlieren.
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