Orbán Era Swept Away by Péter Magyar's Hungary Election Landslide

‘Spring Wind – The Awakening,’ Doc Following Rise Of Incoming Hungarian Leader Peter Magyar, Lands 3.3M Views Online

EXCLUSIVE: A film charting the rise of Hungary’s incoming Prime Minister, Péter Magyar, was watched 3.3 million times online ahead of the country’s election this past weekend. Spring Wind – The Awakening, from director Tamás Yvan Topolánszky, was watched 140,000 times at cinemas in the run up to the election as Magyar challenged the incumbent leader, autocrat Viktor Orbán, but was then released free online to prioritize accessibility and publi…

Populist pushback: Why an election loss in Hungary is a big deal for the world

The geopolitical consequences of Hungary’s election could be profound. On Saturday, the day before the election in Hungary, I went to Puspokladany, a...

In Hungary, Ambedkar inspiring oppressed Roma become agents of change

Ambedkar is a gypsy icon in Hungary,\" says Tibor Derdak over the phone from Miskolc, a city two hours from Budapest, right before stepping out to vote.

Hungarian Filmmaking Community Celebrates Péter Magyar’s Election Victory: ‘We’re Thrilled to Wake Up From This Nightmare’

Senior figures within the film community in Hungary gave two thumbs up to Péter Magyar’s landslide victory Monday, although the scale of reforms needed within the media and entertainment sector are daunting. Contacted by Variety, Hungarian filmmaker László Nemes, who won an Oscar with “Son of Saul,” wrote: “Free at last! Hungary has chosen hope […]

Hungarian Election Victor Magyar Says He’d Speak With Putin and Ask Him to End the War in Ukraine

Hungarian election winner Péter Magyar says he would talk to Russian President Vladimir Putin but won't initiate contact.

Europe cheers Orbán defeat as a bloody nose for the Kremlin – but Hungary’s future remains contested

European leaders welcome the election of a pro-EU candidate while Russia and the U.S. lose an ally after the defeat of Viktor Orbán.