Budapest \u2013 After years of Viktor Orb\u00e1n's political dominance, a historic shift is emerging in Hungary. Opposition politician P\u00e9ter Magyar has achieved a remarkable electoral victory that could lead the country into a new political era.<\/p>\n
As BBC correspondent Nick Thorpe reports from Budapest, Magyars' success offers hope for peace to a nation exhausted by the tensions under Orb\u00e1n's rule. The long-serving prime minister's Hungarian experiment, often labeled an illiberal democracy by critics, appears to be losing momentum.<\/p>\n
P\u00e9ter Magyar's rise is seen as a sign that many Hungarians are seeking a fresh start after years of polarizing politics. The historic victory could mark the end of an era in which Orb\u00e1n has significantly shaped the country's political landscape. Observers see it as a signal that even firmly established political systems can be changed through democratic processes.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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