Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In the three months since ending Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule, Hungary’s new Prime Minister Peter Magyar has launched a sweeping campaign dubbed Operation Purgatory to dismantle what he describes as Orban’s illiberal system.
The speed and scope of these moves have sparked a fierce backlash.
Orban has denounced them as “tyranny” and pledged “resistance by all peaceful means,” while far‑right allies across Europe have warned of democratic backsliding.
Peter Magyar promised Hungarians change and he is moving to deliver on that promise…
But will it be the kind of change they voted for?
Joining Rihannon Jones for this discussion:
Daniel Deme, Editor in Chief of Hungary Today
Marc Loustau, Journalist
And
Gergely Rajnai, Professor of Hungarian Studies at Indiana University
Roundtable is a discussion programme with an edge. Broadcast out of London and presented by Enda Brady, it's about bringing people to the table, listening to every opinion, and analysing every point of view. From fierce debate to reflective thinking, Roundtable discussions offer a different perspective on the issues that matter to you. Watch it every weekday at 15:00 GMT on TRT World.
#Hungary #PeterMagyar #ViktorOrban #HungarianPolitics #Europe #EU
In the three months since ending Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule, Hungary’s new Prime Minister Peter Magyar has launched a sweeping campaign dubbed Operation Purgatory to dismantle what he describes as Orban’s illiberal system.
The speed and scope of these moves have sparked a fierce backlash.
Orban has denounced them as “tyranny” and pledged “resistance by all peaceful means,” while far‑right allies across Europe have warned of democratic backsliding.
Peter Magyar promised Hungarians change and he is moving to deliver on that promise…
But will it be the kind of change they voted for?
Joining Rihannon Jones for this discussion:
Daniel Deme, Editor in Chief of Hungary Today
Marc Loustau, Journalist
And
Gergely Rajnai, Professor of Hungarian Studies at Indiana University
Roundtable is a discussion programme with an edge. Broadcast out of London and presented by Enda Brady, it's about bringing people to the table, listening to every opinion, and analysing every point of view. From fierce debate to reflective thinking, Roundtable discussions offer a different perspective on the issues that matter to you. Watch it every weekday at 15:00 GMT on TRT World.
#Hungary #PeterMagyar #ViktorOrban #HungarianPolitics #Europe #EU
