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](https://cdn.brief.news/images/stories/aae2f00dd40a5ed03883335ccf5fd7a20919b8ac0aab4cca761d244bd6ead4f4565e51e030e75ee30ce1767963967bf587fab71c1012204e903ddbc084476731.jpg)
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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The Guardian • Apr 7, 2024
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Ground News • Apr 6, 2024
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