Several loyalists have moved overseas while others vow to form ‘constructive co-operation’ with incoming premier
White House and Kremlin make positive comments about Magyar despite previously endorsing Orbán
Alternative for Germany quarrels about Maga after Hungarian election fiasco
Brussels links unfreezing of funds to 27 conditions it expects incoming prime minister Péter Magyar to deliver on
Tisza party led by Péter Magyar projected to win two-thirds majority in crushing loss for EU’s longest-serving prime minister
Ally-turned-foe has unseated Hungary’s long-serving leader
Voters hand opposition leader Péter Magyar a landslide win in election with record turnout
With its huge mandate Péter Magyar’s Tisza can prepare to change the constitution and restore rule of law
Election follows bitter campaign that energised both government loyalists and opposition led by Péter Magyar
The country’s economic model has stoked inflation and weighed on growth
Plus: a €2.2bn Chinese deal tests Brussels approach to economic security
Americans are buying second-hand EVs even as the market for new vehicles slumps
Rural strongholds turn against ruling Fidesz party ahead of Sunday’s parliamentary election
Sunday’s election will show if it’s possible to defeat Orbán’s illiberal democracy
US vice-president travels to Budapest in show of support for prime minister and Maga ally
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Hungary’s longtime leader is trailing in the polls ahead of April’s election, as the opposition alleges widespread corruption
Vladimir Putin endorses plan drawn up by Russian consultancy that is under western sanctions
Hungarian authorities claim schools and public institutions received threats written in Ukrainian ahead of April 12 vote
Marco Rubio said Viktor Orbán’s leadership is ‘essential’ to US interests
US secretary of state hails ‘golden era’ in relations with Hungary and its pro-Russian premier
Brussels wary of giving Hungary’s longtime antagonist ammunition during his campaign
Péter Magyar is ready to recommit to Nato and EU if he becomes prime minister after spring elections
