Ex-Fidesz Insider Peter Magyar Leads 100K in Budapest Protest, Eyes European Elections

April 8, 2024
Ex-Fidesz Insider Peter Magyar Leads 100K in Budapest Protest, Eyes European Elections
  • Peter Magyar, a former member of the ruling Fidesz party, has become a prominent opposition figure in Hungary.

  • Magyar led a significant protest in Budapest, drawing over 100,000 people against Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's government.

  • He is preparing to contend in the European Parliament elections, signaling a shift in Hungarian politics.

  • Magyar released recordings implicating former Justice Minister Judit Varga in a pardon scandal, leading to her resignation.

  • Despite attempts by the government to minimize his impact and the opposition's skepticism, Magyar is rallying support across political divides.

  • His party is gaining traction, with projections showing 13% of voters supporting it, potentially threatening Fidesz's dominance in the upcoming European elections.

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