Explainer: Magyar Emerges As Challenger To Orban In European Elections In Hungary

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After Hungary's elections to the European Parliament and local municipalities on June 9, centrist politician Peter Magyar has proved himself as a strong opposition leader. Prime Minister Viktor Orban's nationalist Fidesz party took the most votes, but Magyar's Tisza party won a third of Hungary’s 21 seats in the European Parliament. RFE/RL's Pablo Gorondi explains the rapid change in Hungary's political landscape.