Péter Magyar sworn in as Hungary’s prime minister to end 16-year Orbán era
Summary
Péter Magyar was sworn in as Hungary’s prime minister, ending Viktor Orbán’s 16-year leadership. Magyar’s party won a large majority in the recent elections, promising changes to Hungary’s government and relations with the European Union.Key Facts
- Péter Magyar is a pro-European, centre-right leader and former member of Orbán’s party.
- Magyar’s party, Tisza, won 141 out of 199 seats in the parliamentary elections.
- Viktor Orbán, who led Hungary for 16 years, will no longer sit in parliament.
- Magyar has promised to reform systems set by Orbán, including the judiciary and media.
- Magyar aims to improve Hungary’s relationship with the European Union and unlock frozen EU funds.
- The new parliament includes a record number of women lawmakers.
- Vilmos Kátai-Németh became Hungary’s first visually impaired minister.
- Hungarian flags and anthems celebrating EU membership and ethnic minorities were highlighted during the swearing-in.
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