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Video. Watch: 2026 Hungarian elections and 'Péter the Conqueror'

Updated: 13/04/2026 - 12:54 GMT+2

Ladies and gentlemen, the fight is over and we have a winner in the Hungarian elections. Seems like now we can all go home. Or can we? Who is Péter Magyar, and what does his election really mean for Hungary and Europe?

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