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news France 24 En 2026-04-13

Former loyalist Peter Magyar wins election, promising to overhaul Hungary

A former Fidesz insider, Peter Magyar, led his Tisza party to a decisive victory in Sunday's high-stakes elections. He has pledged to dismantle the current Orban system, focusing on tackling corruption and improving relations with the EU and NATO.


A former Orban loyalist, Peter Magyar carried his Tisza party to a crushing win in Sunday's high-stakes elections, ending 16 years of Fidesz rule. The 45-year-old has pledged to crack down on corruption and rebuild Hungary's damaged relationships with the European Union and NATO.

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