Péter Magyar sworn in as Hungary’s prime minister to end 16-year Orbán era
- 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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The era of Viktor Orbán is officially over.
The new Hungarian Prime Minister, Péter Magyar, today promised to serve Hungary and not to govern as a monarch, after being installed before the parliament, following the overwhelming victory in the legislative elections against ultra-nationalist Viktor Orbán. I will not reign over Hungary, but I will serve my country. I will serve it as long as my services are useful and the nation needs them, he said, stressing that millions of people chose to…
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.
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.
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