Hungary Turns the Page: Peter Magyar Promises EU Reset After Victory

Hungary’s prime minister-elect Peter Magyar has pledged sweeping reforms after securing a landslide victory in parliamentary elections, ending years of dominance by Viktor Orban. Magyar says his top priorities include tackling corruption, overhauling governance, and restoring strained ties with the European Union. A key goal is unlocking billions in frozen EU funds, which were withheld over concerns about democratic backsliding under Orban’s leadership. European leaders have welcomed the result, including Friedrich Merz, who described it as a strong signal for democracy. Meanwhile, Donald Trump—who had backed Orban—has yet to comment publicly. Russia is also watching closely, with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov saying future relations will depend on Hungary’s new leadership. Magyar now faces major challenges, including entrenched officials appointed under Orban who may resist reforms. Al Jazeera's Step Vaessen reports from Budapest. Subscribe to our channel: bit.ly
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