Katalin Novák

Former President of Hungary

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Hungary votes in election that could end Orbán's 16-year grip on power

As of July 2026: Resigned in February 2024 over pardon scandal

Since taking office on May 9, 2026, Péter Magyar has unlocked €16.4 billion in frozen EU funds, reversed Hungary's ICC withdrawal, and launched a constitutional overhaul to remove Fidesz-era officeholders. The European Commission said on July 17 that Hungary's rule of law had shown 'radical change,' with a senior official noting things had moved 'very, very quickly in the right direction.'

Updated Jul 19