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Who is Péter Magyar, the candidate who ousted Hungary’s Orbán?​


 

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Hungary's PM-elect Magyar signals shift in Israel policy with return to ICC​


 

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Welcome to the New Guard in Hungary


Orban's replacement rips Hungarian president with photo, "Unfit to serve"​

The newly-elected Prime Minister of Hungary, Peter Magyar, who defeated Viktor Orbán this week despite strong support for the incumbent from U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, began announcing major changes to Hungary’s old guard immediately.

Posting a photo of himself with the current President of Hungary, Tamás Sulyok, Magyar simultaneously slammed Sulyok on social media as being “unfit to serve.”

With the photo below, Magyar wrote: “I have arrived at the Sándor Palace to meet the President of Hungary. @DrTamasSulyok is unworthy of representing the unity of the Hungarian nation. He is unfit to serve as the guardian of legality. He is not fit to serve as a moral authority or a role model. Following the formation of the new government, Tamás Sulyok must leave office immediately.”

Trump critic and former U.S. Representative Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) replied to Magyar: “I love this.”

Another fan of Magyar’s wrote: “Taking this pic while trash talking him is hilarious.”

Yet in a post that emphasizes how challenging real change could be after 16 years of an entrenched Orbán regime, Austrian economist and influencer Gunther Fehlinger-Jahn, who serves as Secretary General of the Association of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) of the European People’s Party (EPP), replied to Magyar: “I nominate @KatalinNovak_HU for President of Hungary. Please @magyarpeterMP this way you destroy Orban’s legacy.”

[NOTE: Katalin Novák, who served as President of Hungary in the Orbán government, resigned from her position in 2024 due to a scandal involving a pardon. She was replaced by Sulyok.]


Good Luck Hungary.

This is the accompanying "Scandal" article.

Katalin Novák said that she made a mistake and apologized to those she had hurt.
"I made a mistake. The pardon decision and the lack of justification were suitable for raising doubts. There is no doubt about this, and there can be no doubt. I would never give mercy to someone who abuses children. The protection of children is our shared responsibility. I apologize to those I have hurt and to all victims who may have felt that I am not standing up for them. As head of state, I will speak to you for the last time today, I will resign from the office of President of the Republic," Katalin Novák said.

Last Friday, it was made public that Novák pardoned Endre K., the former deputy director of the children's home in Bicske, referring to last year's papal visit, who, according to the court, helped cover up the director's pedophile case. The decision also caused great outrage because it was contrary to Fidesz's most important political message, the protection of children and families. As a result of the scandal, several well-known public figures resigned from Novák's advisory board.

The responsibility of former Minister of Justice Judit Varga also arose in the pardon case, because although Novák decided on the pardon, the request was submitted by Varga as a minister, and its validity also required her countersignature. It is difficult to imagine that the ex-minister would have made a decision on such an issue without Viktor Orbán's knowledge and approval.

For a while, Katalin Novák and the government press deflected criticism by saying that they did not pardon a pedophile, although no one claimed this. At the same time, the President of the Republic has not given a public explanation for the pardon granted to Endre K. to this day. At a press conference, he dismissed the issue by saying that all such decisions are divisive. "I am disgusted by pedophilia, I consider it one of the most disgusting and serious crimes. During my presidency, there was and will not be mercy for pedophiles, and this was the case in this case as well," he stated at the event.

This was not the first time that Katalin Novák pardoned someone in a way that caused serious outrage: it also became a scandal when György Budaházy, who was sentenced to a final prison sentence for terrorism, was released.

It's a long article.
I find it interesting that in the First article it says:

Yet in a post that emphasizes how challenging real change could be after 16 years of an entrenched Orbán regime, Austrian economist and influencer Gunther Fehlinger-Jahn, who serves as Secretary General of the Association of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) of the European People’s Party (EPP), replied to Magyar: “I nominate @KatalinNovak_HU for President of Hungary. Please @magyarpeterMP this way you destroy Orban’s legacy.”

Kaitlin Novak accused of pardoning pedophiles and terrorists for President of Hungary!

How do you think that headline is going to work out?

It's getting crazy out there folks.
Make sure you keep your armor clean and sharp.

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Did the EU get rug pulled by the New PM?

NEW: Hungary’s PM-Elect Declares Total Rejection Of EU Migration Pact!​

April 15, 2026

Péter Magyar’s recent victory in Hungary’s parliamentary elections has set the stage for a noteworthy shift in the country’s political landscape. As Prime Minister-elect, Magyar’s firm rejection of the European Union’s Migration Pact not only draws a line in the sand against EU policies but also echoes a commitment to strengthen Hungary’s borders. His declaration, “Hungary will not accept any PACTS! I’m going to maintain the border MORE,” signals an uncompromising stance on migration that aligns with nationalist sentiments within Hungary.

This election marked the end of Viktor Orbán’s prolonged tenure and hinted at significant changes. Magyar’s ascent to power reflects the electorate’s demand for more than just superficial reforms; it embodies a desire for a departure from Orbán’s controversial record, particularly his adversarial relationship with the EU. While Orbán often faced backlash for his close ties to Russia and his controversial views on minority rights, Magyar capitalized on these concerns, painting himself as a candidate for genuine change.

The Tisza Party’s triumph has been characterized as a “regime change,” emphasizing the growing urgency for progress on issues such as corruption and economic policy. However, Magyar’s approach towards migration suggests a continuity of certain hardline policies that characterized Orbán’s administration. While the rejection of the Migration Pact might lead to fines from the European Court of Justice, it appears the potential costs are a gamble Magyar is willing to take.

A pressing issue for Magyar’s government is the nearly €18 billion in EU funds frozen due to rule-of-law violations under Orbán. With a deadline looming in August 2026, he faces pressure to enact reforms swiftly. His early governance promises include not only tackling corruption but also enhancing healthcare and education systems, all while aiming for a more transparent political climate. His strategy appears to recognize the need for cooperation with EU institutions, hoping to thaw relations while maintaining a firm stance on migration.

A statement from Gergely Gulyás, Orbán’s former chief of staff, encapsulates the ongoing friction: “The EU has no authority to decide with whom Hungarians should live.” This assertion resonates within Hungary, reflecting a profound resistance to external influence on domestic policy. Magyar’s government appears poised to reinforce this sentiment while trying to maintain a façade of governance that also emphasizes anti-corruption measures and compliance with international norms.

In summary, Magyar’s rejection of the EU Migration Pact represents a crucial test of his leadership. As Hungary enters a new chapter under the Tisza Party, the challenge will be in managing internal and external expectations. Balancing the need for economic cooperation with an unwavering commitment to national security will be pivotal. The international community is watching closely to see how Magyar negotiates these pressures while steering Hungary towards a stable and secure future, where sovereignty remains at the forefront.

 

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Hungary’s new PM lashes out at broadcaster in extraordinary interview​

Hungary’s incoming prime minister has vowed to shut down state media news channels when he takes power, describing it as a “factory of lies” in an extraordinary series of interviews after his landslide election win.

In its place, prime minister-elect Peter Magyar said, the incoming Tisza party will build a “real, independent public broadcaster – one where the opposition finally has a voice too”.

Mr Magyar won a critical election against nationalist prime minister Viktor Orban on Sunday, ending a 16-year tenure that saw his government take strict control over state media channels as part of his so-called “illiberal democracy”.

In a series of tense interviews on the pro-Orban channels, on which he was not platformed during the election campaign, Mr Magyar lashed out at what he described as a “propaganda machine”, accusing them of spreading lies and comparing the coverage to that of North Korea and Nazi Germany.

“Every Hungarian deserves a public service media that broadcasts the truth,” the leader-elect told Kossuth state radio, stating his government would pass a new legislation and create a new media regulator which would allow state media to “actually do what it is meant to do”.

In an interview on TV channel M1, Mr Magyar said, according to a translation shared by the political scientist Branislav Slantchev: “Before we get started, let me just point out how strange this is. The last time I was invited on public media was more than a year and a half ago.

“It took an unprecedented mandate from over 3.3 million Hungarians for the leader of the strongest party to finally be allowed back on air.”

He continued: “We will immediately suspend this lying news service.

“After we form the government, one of our very first tasks will be to shut down this factory of lies and build a real, independent public broadcaster – one where the opposition finally has a voice too.”