Opposition leader Péter Magyar defeats Europe's longest-serving leader, promising closer EU ties and an anti-corruption drive.

The longtime Prime Minister's defeat could reshape Hungary's ties to the E.U., Ukraine, and the global far-right movement he helped inspire.

Hungary is in a state of euphoria, waiting for “The Man” to take the oath of office as prime minister on May 9. Péter Magyar is the man who was part of Fidesz’s inner circle before challenging Viktor Orbán and then defeating him in the April 12 election,

BUDAPEST, Hungary — As incoming prime minister Péter Magyar takes his oath of office within the halls of Hungary’s sprawling neo-Gothic parliament on Saturday, thousands are expected to gather on a square just outside to celebrate the final moments of Viktor Orbán ‘s 16-year rule.

Péter Magyar has gone from political outsider to Hungary’s most powerful politician almost overnight. The 44-year-old lawyer and former insider in former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s ruling party swept to victory in Hungary’s 2026 election, ending ...

Hungary's outgoing nationalist prime minister Viktor Orban on Thursday called for a "complete renewal" of his party after suffering a crushing election defeat that ended 16 years in power. Orban lost on Sunday to political newcomer, conservative pro-EU ...

Correction: This segment misidentified former Hungarian Justice Minister Judit Varga’s title. The transcript has been corrected. We regret the error. The incoming ...