He is no progressive but unlike the old opposition, the Tisza leader listened to Orbán’s rural baseThe international audience observing the Hungarian election result is likely to settle on a view that feels familiar. That this election was about east v west or that it was a “youthquake”, a win secured by the unprecedented participation of young voters. These narratives have some truth to them, of course, but, especially for those interested in fighting back against regimes such as Viktor Orbán’s, it’s worth taking a closer look at this campaign. Understanding Péter Magyar’s success will require progressives to rethink their strategies in similar political scenarios.Orbán’s defeat was against all odds. The Hungarian electoral system was designed by his government after 2010 with only one thing in mind: the interests of his party, Fidesz. His cronies control vast sections of Hungarian society and economy, including most offline media. Orbán had been effective in perpetuating the myth that he could not be removed from power democratically, which limited the political imagination of many Hungarians.Nóra Schultz is a Hungarian political theorist and podcaster Continue reading...
Péter Magyar’s real coup was winning over loyal Orbán voters – not preaching to the converted
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Thu 05:20 - TVN24 (PL)
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Thu 08:41 - TVN24 (PL)
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Thu 09:27 - Gazeta Wyborcza (PL)
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Thu 17:07 - Gazeta Wyborcza (PL)
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Fri 13:31 - TVN24 (PL)
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Sun 18:36 - TVN24 (PL)
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Mon 04:35 - TVN24 (PL)
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Mon 09:40 - Gazeta Wyborcza (PL)
Large losses of the US Air Force during the release of an officer from Iran. “We will not abandon any American warrior.”
Mon 13:55 - Sky News (UK)
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Mon 14:32 - Rzeczpospolita (PL)
Donald Trump did not sign the Iran agreement. He set a deadline
Mon 15:41 - TVN24 (PL)
Trump: All of Iran Can Be Destroyed in One Night
Tue 03:26 - TVN24 (PL)
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Tue 08:36 - Le Figaro
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Tue 12:24 - La Libre (BE)
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Tue 16:15 - Le Figaro
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Tue 22:47 - Rzeczpospolita (PL)
Donald Trump extended his ultimatum to Iran and announced a ceasefire
Wed 04:30 - Rzeczpospolita (PL)
Donald Trump writes about the "golden age" of the Middle East after the ceasefire
Wed 11:57 - La Libre (BE)
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Wed 12:06 - Gazeta Wyborcza (PL)
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Wed 16:57 - HLN (BE)
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Thu 04:09 - Rzeczpospolita (PL)
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Thu 17:13 - La Libre (BE)
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Thu 19:59 - Le Figaro
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Fri 02:47 - Rzeczpospolita (PL)
Donald Trump with support for Viktor Orbán before the elections in Hungary
Fri 02:47 - Rzeczpospolita (PL)
Donald Trump with support for Viktor Orbán before the elections. There is also an entry by Donald Tusk
Fri 12:04 - SVT Nyheter (SE)
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Fri 14:33 - Rzeczpospolita (PL)
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Sat 10:50 - DN (SE)
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Sat 10:50 - DN (SE)
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Sat 16:00 - La Libre (BE)
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Sat 19:26 - DW
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Sat 19:26 - DW All
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Sat 19:26 - DW Top
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Sat 19:26 - DW World
How much sway does Trump have over Hungarian voters?
Sat 20:15 - SvD (SE)
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Sat 20:52 - Gazeta Wyborcza (PL)
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Sat 23:00 - La Repubblica (IT)
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Sun 04:00 - HLN (BE)
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Sun 04:06 - DN (SE)
Martin Liby Troein: How far is Trump prepared to go to save Orbán?
Sun 04:52 - SvD (SE)
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Sun 05:52 - Rzeczpospolita (PL)
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Sun 05:52 - Rzeczpospolita (PL)
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Sun 05:52 - Rzeczpospolita (PL)
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Sun 05:57 - Die Welt
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Sun 08:53 - Le Figaro
“It’s over, comrades”: images of clashes between supporters of Viktor Orbán and Péter Magyar in Hungary
Sun 08:59 - Rzeczpospolita (PL)
Viktor Orbán declares that he "came for victory", Péter Magyar talks about Poland. They have both already voted
Sun 09:36 - Die Welt
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Sun 13:19 - Le Figaro
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Sun 18:59 - Gazeta Wyborcza (PL)
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Sun 19:52 - Fox News
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Sun 20:14 - NPR
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Sun 23:39 - Le Figaro
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Mon 03:55 - Rzeczpospolita (PL)
Jędrzej Bielecki: The great scale of Viktor Orbán's defeat. Péter Magyar can be an inspiration for politicians in Europe and the USA
Mon 04:00 - Financial Times
Hungary ousts longtime prime minister Viktor Orbán
Mon 04:30 - Politico EU
After 16 years, Viktor Orbán loses
Mon 05:00 - Financial Times
Viktor Orbán ousted after 16 years in landslide defeat for anti-EU torchbearer
Mon 05:47 - The Guardian
Monday briefing: Hungary chooses Péter Magyar over Viktor Orbán
Mon 06:21 - Rzeczpospolita (PL)
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Mon 07:55 - Le Monde
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Mon 09:37 - Le Figaro
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Mon 10:42 - Rzeczpospolita (PL)
Jędrzej Bielecki: Viktor Orbán is also leaving. Péter Magyar must rebuild Hungary
Mon 13:52 - Euronews
Péter Magyar accuses outgoing foreign minister of destroying confidential documents
Mon 16:58 - Euronews
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Mon 17:01 - Washington Examiner
Newsom digs at ‘lightweight’ Vance as Democrats celebrate Viktor Orban’s loss
Mon 18:30 - Le Figaro
The fall of Viktor Orban in Hungary, a setback for the illiberal planet
Mon 19:44 - La Libre (BE)
Péter Magyar's victory relieves Europe and opens the way to a peaceful relationship with Hungary
Mon 21:02 - Le Figaro
“He does not play a fundamental role for Russia”: Moscow seeks to put the loss of its faithful ally Viktor Orban into perspective
Tue 04:43 - Le Figaro
“Saddened” by Viktor Orban’s defeat, JD Vance assures that the United States will “work” with his successor
Tue 09:29 - Le Figaro
Immigration, Europe, Ukraine: why Péter Magyar is not a “Hungarian Emmanuel Macron”
Tue 13:39 - Euronews
Péter Magyar walks line between Brussels and Beijing on China Trade
Tue 15:04 - BBC Europe
JD Vance defends backing 'great guy' Orbán's campaign after landslide defeat
Tue 16:32 - Euronews
Péter Magyar's axe could soon hit Orbán's network in Brussels
Wed 09:07 - Gazeta Wyborcza (PL)
Péter Magyar talked to the President of Hungary. "He must leave his office immediately."
Wed 09:43 - Rzeczpospolita (PL)
Péter Magyar after his conversation with the president. He provided possible dates for the first parliament session
Wed 18:30 - Euronews
Péter Magyar's landslide victory in Hungary - what's the impact on Brussels?
Fri 02:00 - Politico EU
What Orbán’s ouster means for MAGA, Le Pen and Brussels
Fri 10:00 - Euronews
Podcast| Will Péter Magyar be able to break with Orbán’s legacy?
Sat 06:00 - The Guardian
Péter Magyar’s real coup was winning over loyal Orbán voters – not preaching to the converted
Sat 11:00 - The Guardian
Hungary’s incoming PM seeks Polish help to renew EU relations
Sun 00:41 - El Mundo (ES)
Péter Magyar continues his offensive against the 'Orban system' as if he were still in campaign
Sun 03:40 - El Pais
Péter Magyar's monumental challenge to dismantle Hungary captured by Orbán
Sun 04:45 - Rzeczpospolita (PL)
Péter Magyar can rebuild the Visegrad Group with Donald Tusk. But he is cautious about oil from Russia