Péter Magyar
Péter Magyar is a Hungarian politician who served as a Member of the European Parliament for Hungary's constituency between 2024 and 2029. He is currently the leader of the Tisza party, a center-right political party that was formed in response to the Fidesz party's dominance in Hungarian politics.
Early Life and Education Péter Magyar was born on February 12, 1985, in Budapest, Hungary. He graduated from Eötvös Loránd University with a degree in economics.
Career Magyar began his career as an economist at a private bank before entering politics. He served as a member of the European Parliament from 2024 to 2029, representing Hungary's constituency.
In 2024, Magyar founded the Tisza party, which ran on a platform of opposing Fidesz's authoritarian rule and promoting economic growth and social justice. The party won 29.5% of the vote in the European election, making it one of the largest parties in the parliament.
Leadership Magyar is currently the leader of the Tisza party. He has stated that his party will focus on issues such as reducing corruption, increasing transparency, and promoting a more open and inclusive society.
Relationship with Viktor Orbán Magyar has been critical of Viktor Orbán's government, accusing it of authoritarianism and corruption. In 2026, Magyar and his party ran against Orbán's Fidesz party in the parliamentary election, but lost.
Reception Magyar has received both praise and criticism for his leadership style. Some have praised him for his commitment to democracy and transparency, while others have criticized him for being too soft on Orbán's government.
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