Peter Magyar: Hungary's democratic hope or Orban 2.0? | DW News

Peter Magyar came to power promising to dismantle Viktor Orban's authoritarian system and restore Hungary's democratic institutions. But just months into office, he's using sweeping constitutional powers, removing Orbán-era officials, and pushing through rapid reforms that some critics say look uncomfortably familiar. So is Magyar doing what it takes to undo 15 years of democratic backsliding, or is Hungary witnessing the rise of a new strongman? DW Correspondent Teri Schultz and Princeton professor Kim Lane Scheppele assess whether Brussels is starting to worry, why the EU is largely backing Magyar for now, and whether democracy can be rebuilt using the very powers that helped erode it.

Note from the editor: In this video our guest states President Tamas Sulyok was removed due to age limits. This is incorrect. Mr. Sulyok was removed due to a constitutional amendment.

Chapters:
00:00 Hungary's new leader takes power
02:24 How Magyar is undoing Orban's legacy
04:09 Is the EU worried?
05:06 Why Magyar says speed matters
06:33 Democratising Hungary or repeating old mistakes?

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