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Who is Peter Magyar, Hungary’s new leader who trounced Viktor Orban?

Magyar's centre-right Tisza party has won a two-thirds majority in Hungary's parliamentary elections. Grouped from 12 articles across 3 sources.

12 reports3 sourcesApr 13, 2026, 10:55 AM
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Clustered coverageAl Jazeera, DW, The Straits Times
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Al JazeeraApr 13, 2026, 10:55 AM

Who is Peter Magyar, Hungary’s new leader who trounced Viktor Orban?

Magyar's centre-right Tisza party has won a two-thirds majority in Hungary's parliamentary elections.

DWApr 12, 2026, 3:09 AM

Hungary election: Peter Magyar challenges long-time leader Viktor Orban

Hungarians are heading to the polls in an election that could end Prime Minister Viktor Orban's 16-year rule. Opposition leader Peter Magyar has emerged as the biggest threat to Orban's grip on power.

Al JazeeraApr 12, 2026, 7:19 PM

Peter Magyar wins Hungary election, unseating Viktor Orban after 16 years

Centre-right Tisza party wins two-thirds majority in parliament that would allow it to amend constitution.

The Straits TimesApr 12, 2026, 8:07 PM

Once inspired by Viktor Orban, Hungary’s Peter Magyar unseats long-serving PM in landmark election

The election brought a record turnout and is expected to rattle Russia and right-wing circles.

The Straits TimesApr 12, 2026, 11:40 PM

Hungary’s new leader Peter Magyar calls for sweeping change after ousting long-term PM Viktor Orban

The win is a blow to Mr Trump and Mr Putin, who sought to keep Mr Orban in power as the prime minister.

Al JazeeraApr 12, 2026, 10:38 PM

Peter Magyar says his election win has ‘liberated Hungary’ from Orban

Peter Magyar has won Hungary’s election, defeating longtime nationalist leader Viktor Orban.

Al JazeeraApr 12, 2026, 8:43 PM

World reacts to Peter Magyar defeating Viktor Orban, Hungary’s longtime PM

Prime Minister Viktor Orban concedes defeat in election as results show Peter Magyar's Tisza party winning by landslide.

Al JazeeraApr 12, 2026, 7:59 PM

Hungary’s Viktor Orban concedes defeat in parliamentary elections

Hungary’s Viktor Orban has conceded defeat to opposition leader Peter Magyar after 16 years as prime minister.

DWApr 12, 2026, 3:09 AM

Hungary election: Orban concedes 'painful' defeat to Magyar

Veteran Prime Minister Viktor Orban has acknowledged the landslide victory of Peter Magyar and his Tisza party in Hungary's parliamentary election. Magyar has promised sweeping reforms.

Al JazeeraApr 12, 2026, 8:28 PM

‘I’ve congratulated the victorious party’: Viktor Orban concedes

After 16 years as prime minister, Hungary’s Viktor Orban conceded defeat to opposition leader Peter Magyar.

DWApr 12, 2026, 3:09 AM

Hungary election: Polls close as Orban faces pivotal vote

Hungarians took to the polls in a major test for Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who has spent a combined 20 years in office. Opposition leader Peter Magyar has emerged as the biggest threat to Orban's grip on power.

DWApr 12, 2026, 3:09 AM

Hungary election: Orban faces tight race in pivotal vote

Hungarians are voting in an election that could oust Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who has spent a combined 20 years in office. Opposition leader Peter Magyar has emerged as the biggest threat to Orban's grip on power.

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