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Magyar victory will bring more 'European unity', former European Council chief Michel says

Former European Council President Charles Michel told Euronews' Europe Today morning show this is a "historic moment" for Hungary and says Orbán's relationship with Ukraine and the US was "disturbing".

Euronews

Newsletter: Cautious optimism in Brussels as Orbán ousted in landslide Hungarian opposition win

Péter Magyar's stunning electoral win is instilling hope that critical EU support to Ukraine blocked by the Orbán government could be unlocked. But officials also warn the new government faces a huge challenge in undoing democratic backsliding and tapping into frozen EU funds.

Euronews

Europe Today Special: Magyar beats Orbán — what's next for EU-Hungary relations?

Watch Europe Today's special edition on the Hungarian elections, live from Brussels and Budapest with top interview guests and in-depth analysis of Péter Magyar’s landslide victory over Viktor Orbán.

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What Viktor Orbán’s election loss means for Putin, Trump and the rise of right-wing populism

Hungary’s most consequential election in decades has just delivered an important victory for democracy and accountability.

The Conversation

Monday briefing: Hungary chooses Péter Magyar over Viktor Orbán

In today’s newsletter: Orbán concedes defeat after 16 years in power, ushering in a new era for Hungary’s relations with the EU, US and Russia

The Guardian - UK

Hungary elections live: Merz says Orban’s defeat shows European democracy is ‘resistant to Russian propaganda’

German chancellor said result showed Europe was not on an ‘inevitable path’ to authoritarian rule

The Independent UK

Earthquake in Hungary: Orbán defeated after 16 years in power

It's a stunning rebuke to one of the Western world's most entrenched populist leaders.

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5 Photos of Peter Magyar: Hungary's Newly Elected PM's Personal Life Unveiled After Viktor Orban Concedes

Discover the journey of Peter Magyar, Hungary's new Prime Minister, from his early days in Orban's administration to leading the Tisza Party to victory.

International Business Times UK

Hungary's incoming PM Péter Magyar demands 'Orbán's puppets' leave office

Hungary's incoming PM Péter Magyar said he plans to visit Brussels in a bid to get billions in frozen EU funds unlocked as he vows to restore system of checks and balances.

Euronews

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

Trump Ally Viktor Orbán Ousted After 16 Years as Hungary's PM in Political Earthquake Win for Péter Magyar

Viktor Orbán loses power after 16 years as Hungary's prime minister, with Péter Magyar's victory signalling a shift that could impact Donald Trump's global political network.

International Business Times UK

Hungary's prime minister Viktor Orbán loses election to rival Péter Magyar

Hungary's nationalist prime minister Viktor Orbán has conceded defeat in the country’s elections

Evening Standard

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.

The Times of India

Everything you need to know about Péter Magyar after landmark Hungary election victory

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Who is Péter Magyar, Hungary’s new leader?

Péter Magyar has won Hungary’s election after an unprecedented challenge to Viktor Orban.

The Guardian - UK

Hungarian opposition ousts Viktor Orbán after 16 years in power

Péter Magyar’s Tisza party wins election as prime minister concedes defeat, in result likely to reshape ties with EU

The Guardian - UK

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

Euronews

Orbán and Magyar vote in high-stakes Hungarian election watched by EU

Viktor Orbán and Péter Magyar vote in a pivotal Hungarian election with record turnout expected, as the result could reshape Budapest’s role in the EU.

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The Guardian - UK

Magyar celebrates as Orbán’s 16-year rule ends - as it happened

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Euronews

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.

The Guardian - UK

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

Euronews

Hungary begins to vote: Orbán and Magyar face off in historic vote

Polls open in Hungary's most consequential election in decades, as veteran PM Viktor Orbán faces a serious challenge from opposition leader Péter Magyar amid allegations of foreign interference and a bruising campaign.

Euronews

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.

International Business Times

Hungary Election 2026: Opposition Tisza Leads Orban in Final Polls as Pivotal Vote Looms Sunday

Hungarians head to the polls Sunday in a parliamentary election that could end Viktor Orban's 16-year grip on power, with the opposition Tisza Party holding a clear lead in the latest polls over the longtime prime minister's Fidesz party amid widespread discontent over corruption, ties to Russia and stalled European…

The Guardian - UK

Explosives found near pipeline in Serbia probably ‘Russian provocation’, says expert

Former Ukrainian major general says 4kg of material was most likely an attempt to influence Hungary’s election

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