Hungary’s new leader outlines sweeping changes after defeating Orban

Hungary’s new leader outlines sweeping changes after defeating Orban

On April 12, Hungary held parliamentary elections that all of Europe was watching. Right-wing populist Viktor Orban, who had held power for a combined 20 years, lost to the younger and more energetic Peter Magyar. Magyar’s Tisza party won a constitutional majority in parliament — 141 of 199 seats — giving it a broad mandate for reform. Magyar, who ran on pledges to restore democracy and strengthen ties with the European Union, has not yet taken office as prime minister — that is set to happen on...

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