Péter Magyar sworn in as Hungary’s prime minister to end 16-year Orbán era
Péter Magyar assumes the premiership, pledging to steer Hungary away from its pro-Moscow alignment and restore EU ties to unblock approximately €17 billion in frozen funds.
- On Saturday, pro-European conservative Peter Magyar will be sworn in as Hungary's Prime Minister, promising 'regime change' after nationalist Viktor Orban's 16 years in power.
- Magyar, 45, aims to undo institutional changes implemented by Orban, who fostered ties with U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin while building 'illiberal democracy.'
- Lawmakers are set to elect hotelier Agnes Forsthoffer as parliament speaker, while Tisza nominated Roma history teacher Krisztian Koszegi as Deputy Parliament Speaker and lawyer Vilmos Katai-Nemeth as Social and Family Affairs Minister.
- As an urgent priority, the new government seeks to unlock billions of euros in funds frozen by Brussels over rule-of-law concerns while Magyar pushes for wide-ranging reforms to fight corruption.
- Hungary faces a stagnating economy and falling public services requiring long-term structural reorganisation, while Andrea Virag of the Republikon Institute notes expectations are 'through the roof' for the new administration.
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Peter Magyar officially became Hungary's new Prime Minister this Saturday, after the parliamentary vote of 12 April when he won an overwhelming victory against the nationalist Viktor Orban.
Hungary’s Péter Magyar sworn in as prime minister, ending Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule
Hungary's Péter Magyar has taken his oath of office to become the country's new prime minister, ending Viktor Orbán’s autocratic 16-year rule. Magyar's center-right Tisza party defeated Orbán’s nationalist-populist Fidesz in a landslide win last month. On Saturday, Magyar entered…
Millions of Hungarians wanted change, emphasized new Prime Minister Peter Magyar. In his inaugural speech, he assured that he would serve Hungary, not rule it. He also announced a reckoning with Viktor Orbán's team.
Péter Magyar is Hungary's new Prime Minister. In parliament he was elected by a large majority. Almost at the same time a decision was made with high symbolic power.
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