Who is Peter Magyar, who ousted Viktor Orban after 16 years in power?
Viktor Orban will no longer be in power in Hungary. Following the election results, he will be replaced by Peter Magyar, leader of the opposition Tisza party.
TL;DR
- Peter Magyar's Tisza party has won the Hungarian elections, unseating Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
- Magyar, a former member of Orban's Fides party, promised to combat corruption and nepotism.
- He also pledged to restore Hungary's relationship with the EU and unfreeze frozen funds.
- Magyar's political ascent was boosted by releasing a recording alleging government corruption.
- His ex-wife, Judit Varga, has accused Magyar of verbal and physical abuse during their marriage.