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What Hungary’s Anti-Corruption Election Can Teach U.S. Democracy Advocates
Péter Magyar's anti-corruption campaign led to his 2026 election as Hungary's prime minister, with his Tisza party securing 70% of parliamentary seats. His focus on rooting out corruption resonated in a society exposed to systemic corruption under Viktor Orbán's Fidesz government. U.S. pro-democracy advocates are examining Magyar's strategy to combat corruption in their own political landscape.
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