WHO IS PETER MAJAR? Loyal to Orban for years, now his fierce opponent
In the Hungarian elections, based on initial partial results, Peter Magyar from the Tisza party is taking the lead.
TL;DR
- Peter Magyar's Tisza party is leading in initial Hungarian election results, challenging Viktor Orban's Fidesz party.
- Magyar, a former official in Orban's administration, left Fidesz in 2024 and has become a significant opposition figure.
- His rise is linked to a presidential pardon scandal in February 2024, which led to resignations and public outcry.
- Magyar has held rallies against the Orban regime and given interviews revealing details about power mechanisms and corruption.
- He recently accused his ex-girlfriend, Evelin Vogel, of attempting blackmail and extortion, leading to her expulsion from Tisza and his reporting her to the police.
- Vogel denies the accusations, claiming it's an attempt to tarnish her reputation.