Hungarian politician Magyar Péter faces fresh allegations of aggressive behavior

Hungarian politician Magyar Péter is under scrutiny following the release of an audio recording featuring Vogel Evelin, an early supporter and confidante. In the recording, Evelin recounts alleged abusive behavior by Magyar Péter, including an incident where he reportedly experienced a furious outburst in public, shouting at her while their child was present in the car.

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He had such a fit of rage one time that he stood in the street, shouting at me like that, at his own house, with the child in the car, and my child started crying.

Evelin further described instances of public humiliation, stating that Magyar Péter once berated her in front of new colleagues at an office. She detailed how he criticized her clothing and smoking habits, making her feel degraded. These accounts paint a picture of aggressive behavior that has persisted, contrary to expectations that he might moderate his conduct as a potential prime minister.

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He humiliated me! He came into the office, started criticizing my clothes... everyone... in front of new people... started criticizing that the cigarette I smoke doesn't match my clothes... started criticizing when I usually wake up... yes, surely I came in late again... and he started attacking me like that, with both feet.

Magyar Péter's conduct has also drawn criticism within the Parliament. He has been accused of regularly shouting at Fidesz representatives and provoking them. In a recent parliamentary session, he responded to a Fidesz politician's inquiry about a 11-year-old boy by calling the politician a "lying, inhuman scoundrel." He also allegedly made a derogatory comment about a Fidesz representative's mother after a speech, which was captured on video.

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Lying, inhuman scoundrel

Concerns are also being raised about the lack of internal criticism within Magyar Péter's Tisza Party. When journalists questioned a minister about harsh remarks made by another party member, the minister deflected by stating that personal attacks arise when professional arguments are exhausted. This response suggests an unwillingness within the party to openly address or critique Magyar Péter's behavior.

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The personal attacks begin when professional arguments run out.