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According to the Associated Press, tens of thousands of people gathered in Budapest, Hungary's capital, to protest against Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's government.

The demonstrators responded to the call of opposition Hungarian politician Peter Magyar, who urged all Hungarians with good intentions to join a unified force working for the country's betterment.

Magyar delivered a scathing critique of Orbán and his administration, highlighting the need for a genuine political force that cannot be influenced by bribery or blackmail. He emphasized the importance of honesty, transparency, and independence from extremist ideologies.

Additionally, Magyar advocated for Hungary's closer alignment with its Western allies and the restoration of independence for the prosecutor's office and the media, which he argued had become overly politicized.

Magyar's stance also includes supporting Hungary's membership in the European Public Prosecutor's Office, a move opposed by Orbán.

According to the latest data from the Hungarian Median polling institute, Magyar's party stands to gain nine percent of the vote in the upcoming elections, potentially making it the strongest force in Hungary's fragmented opposition.

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