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Péter Magyar sworn in as Hungary’s prime minister, ending Viktor Orbán’s rule

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Hungary’s Péter Magyar took his oath of office on Saturday to become the country’s new prime minister, ending Viktor Orbán’s 16 years of autocratic rule. Magyar’s center-right Tisza party defeated Orbán’s nationalist-populist Fidesz in a stunning blow last month, gaining more votes and seats in Parliament than any other party in Hungary’s post-Communist history. The … Read more

Meet Péter Magyar, the man replacing Viktor Orbán as Hungary’s prime minister

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Hungary’s Viktor Orbán was one of President Trump’s favorites. During his 16-year term in office, Orbán openly championed Mr. Trump’s reelection and the two men got into frequent, detailed exchanges on political and governing strategy. In the run-up to Sunday’s election, Vice President JD Vance flew to Budapest and called for people to vote for … Read more