Magyar to meet Hungarian president as Trump says next PM 'a good man'
Summary
Péter Magyar ended Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule in Hungary by winning a large majority in the recent election. Magyar is set to meet Hungary’s president to officially become prime minister and plans to change state media to ensure truthful reporting. U.S. President Donald Trump called Magyar “a good man” and praised his leadership.Key Facts
- Péter Magyar defeated Viktor Orbán’s party in Hungary’s recent election with a two-thirds majority of seats.
- Magyar will meet President Tamás Sulyok, who is expected to nominate him as the new prime minister.
- Magyar appeared on state radio and TV for the first time in 18 months and wants to change the state media to stop propaganda.
- President Donald Trump said Magyar was “a good man” and supported Orbán in the past.
- Magyar broke from Orbán’s party in March 2024 and created the Tisza party.
- The European Parliament called Hungary an “electoral autocracy” under Orbán’s rule.
- Billions in EU funding for Hungary were frozen due to rule of law issues; Magyar has talked to EU leaders to restore this funding.
- Orbán is expected to remain caretaker prime minister until the EU summit later this month.
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