EPP leader Weber connects with Orban's opposition Magyar.
Recently, Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban has been faced with a formidable rival in the form of the newly-formed Tisza Party. This new political group secured around 30% of the votes in the European elections and will be represented by seven out of the 21 Hungarian seats in the European Parliament, beginning next week. The European People's Party (EVP) is set to vote on their admission during the upcoming Tuesday.
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- The newly-formed Tisza Party, led by Peter Magyar, is seeking admission into the European People's Party (EPP), with Weber showing interest in meeting with its Hungarian representatives.
- The European election result saw the CSU's Manfred Weber connect with Magyar, as the Tisza Party gained around 30% of the votes in Hungary, securing seven European Parliament seats.
- Magyar, a prominent figure in Hungary's political landscape, has been viewed as a potential challenger to Prime Minister Orban's power within the EPP, with Orban's rivals within the party seeing the Tisza Party as an opportunity to curtail his influence.
- Weber, the EPP leader, is expected to face scrutiny from members of the European Parliament in Brussels over his decision to engage with Orban's opposition, as many view the Tisza Party's admission as a potential threat to the party's conservative values.
- Hungary's European election results have brought about a significant shake-up in the political landscape of the European Union, with the EPP set to vote on the Tisza Party's admission on Tuesday, amidst growing concerns over Orban's influence within the party.
- Following the European election, Magyar has become a key figure in the European political sphere, with the Tisza Party positioning itself as a potential opposition force to Orban's government and within the broader context of the EPP.
