ELECTIONS17:56 UTC2d ago 1 min readSource: NYT Europe
The Man Who Defeated Viktor Orban

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For years, Peter Magyar was a loyal ally of Viktor Orban, the far-right Hungarian leader. Then he changed sides — and defeated his former boss in a landslide victory on Sunday. Does he represent real change?
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- / Peter Magyar, once a loyal ally of Viktor Orban, has now defeated him in a significant political victory.
- / This shift suggests a potential change in Hungarian politics away from far-right leadership.
- / Magyar's win raises questions about whether he will bring genuine political reform.
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