Hungary's Magyar wants to take over as prime minister as early as May 5
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Péter Magyar aims to become Hungary's prime minister as early as May 5.
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Péter Magyar has declared his ambition to become Hungary's prime minister as early as May 5. Magyar, operating with a new mandate, pledged to cooperate with other European countries and end "Orbán-era obstruction of Europe-wide policies." This move signals a potential shift in Hungary's political landscape and its relationship with the European Union. Magyar also emphasized his commitment to representing Hungarians' wishes within this new cooperative framework.
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