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Once inspired by Orban, Hungary's Peter Magyar unseats him in landmark election

Once inspired by Orban, Hungary's Peter Magyar unseats him in landmark election

By Anita Komuves BUDAPEST, April 12 (Reuters) - When Peter Magyar was a child, he taped a photo of Viktor Orban nL8N3ZL0R8, then an anti-Communist firebrand, on his bedroom wall, thrilled by Hungary's first democratic elections in 1990.
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Polls open in Hungary in a key election that could unseat populist Prime Minister Orbán

Polls open in Hungary in a key election that could unseat populist Prime Minister Orbán

Hungarians are voting in a crucial election that could end populist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule
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Polling stations close in Hungary's election that was a key test for long-time Prime Minister Orbán

Polling stations close in Hungary's election that was a key test for long-time Prime Minister Orbán

Polling stations have closed across Hungary in an election that saw record turnout in a major test for long-serving nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán
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Hungary decides in a key election that could unseat populist Prime Minister Orbán

Hungary decides in a key election that could unseat populist Prime Minister Orbán

Hungarians are voting in a crucial election that could end populist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule
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Hungarian election rivals Orbán and Magyar make final push for votes on eve of poll

Hungarian election rivals Orbán and Magyar make final push for votes on eve of poll

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his election challenger Péter Magyar are holding final rallies on the eve of a pivotal poll
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Trump likes to back winners in foreign elections. The upcoming vote in Hungary will test his clout

Trump likes to back winners in foreign elections. The upcoming vote in Hungary will test his clout

Donald Trump has made a public flex of his political influence abroad on a scale that few, if any, U.S. presidents have, trying to marshal power he’s used domestically to sway races around the world
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What's behind Péter Magyar's ascent to power in Hungary after Prime Minister Orbán's defeat

What's behind Péter Magyar's ascent to power in Hungary after Prime Minister Orbán's defeat

Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar has brought about an end to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule
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Hungary's election could end Orbán's journey from liberal firebrand to far-right leader

Hungary's election could end Orbán's journey from liberal firebrand to far-right leader

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán faces a potential defeat in Sunday's elections that would end his long journey from post-Cold War liberal to far-right friend of Russian President Vladimir Putin
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Exclusive-Coordinated Telegram posts push pro-Orban narratives on eve of Hungary vote, research shows

Exclusive-Coordinated Telegram posts push pro-Orban narratives on eve of Hungary vote, research shows

By Anton Zverev and Christian Lowe LONDON, April 10 (Reuters) - Sophisticated online operators are posting coordinated waves of content in the Telegram messaging app to spread fear about what will happen if Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban loses Sunday's parliamentary election, according to
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Take Five: Eyes on Islamabad

Take Five: Eyes on Islamabad

April 10 (Reuters) - It's all about the Iran war once again, with weekend ceasefire talks being the main event, but the coming days will also give early indications of the fallout for big companies and the world's second largest economy, China.
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Hungarian Voters Favor EU Membership Despite Prime Minister's Criticism

Hungarian Voters Favor EU Membership Despite Prime Minister's Criticism

A recent poll conducted by the European Council on Foreign Relations reveals that 77% of Hungarian voters support continued membership in the European Union, despite Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's efforts to portray the EU as an adversary. The poll indicates that while Orbán's Fidesz party maintains a significant following, there is a notable desire among voters for recalibrating Hungary's relationship with the EU. The survey also highlights skepticism towards financial support for Ukraine, with only 26% of respondents endorsing such aid. The poll comes ahead of Hungary's general election, where Orbán faces a challenge from Peter Magyar, leader of the Tisza party, who advocates for a more cooperative stance with the EU.
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Tens of thousands rally at megaconcert to vote out Hungary's Orbán

Tens of thousands rally at megaconcert to vote out Hungary's Orbán

Two days before Hungary's elections, over 100,000 people gathered in Budapest for a concert urging citizens to vote out Prime Minister Viktor Orbán