Pro-EU Hungarian PM-elect Magyar vows to bring in 'new era'
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Hungary's pro-EU premier-elect Peter Magyar vows a "new era" after his electoral victory.
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Hungary's premier-elect Peter Magyar has pledged to usher in a "new era" for the nation, following his pro-EU electoral victory. Many European leaders anticipate Magyar's win will help the 27-nation European Union address challenges like hybrid warfare from Moscow, an antagonistic Washington, and Beijing's economic pressure. This development is significant as EU leaders had grown frustrated with outgoing Prime Minister Orbán's actions, including his takeover of democratic institutions and vetoing of strategic actions like a 90-billion-euro loan for Ukraine. FRANCE 24's Europe Editor Armen Georgian reports that it remains uncertain if these hopes will be realized.
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