Peter Magyar's decisive victory has given him a powerful mandate to implement substantial changes in Hungary. This outcome marks a significant shift in Hungarian politics, potentially altering the country's trajectory for years to come.

Reactions have been pouring in after the election of Peter Magyar as Hungary’s next prime minister, defeating Viktor Orban after 16 years in power. In Perspective, we spoke to Financial Times South-East Europe correspondent Marton Dunai, who said Magyar’s two-thirds majority gives him a powerful mandate and makes real change in Hungary now feasible.