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Opposition Leader Magyar Appoints Energy Expert Ahead of Election

1/25/2026

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Peter Magyar, Hungary's opposition leader and head of the Tisza party, appointed Anita Orban, an international energy expert, as foreign policy chief ahead of the April 12 election.
The Tisza party leads in polls against Viktor Orban's Fidesz, though many voters remain undecided.
Magyar aims to keep Hungary in the EU and NATO.
He intends to unlock billions in frozen EU funds to stimulate the economy after Brussels restricted access.

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Peter Magyar, Hungary's opposition leader and head of the Tisza party, appointed Anita Orban, an international energy expert, as foreign policy chief ahead of the April 12 election.
The Tisza party leads in polls against Viktor Orban's Fidesz, though many voters remain undecided.
Magyar aims to keep Hungary in the EU and NATO.
He intends to unlock billions in frozen EU funds to stimulate the economy after Brussels restricted access.