Péter Magyar Takes Office, Marking the Official End of the Orbán Era
Peter Magyar has officially been sworn in as Hungary’s new prime minister, almost a month after defeating Viktor Orban.

Peter Magyar has officially been sworn in as Hungary’s new prime minister, almost a month after defeating Viktor Orban.





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Ouster of EU ‘spoiler-in-chief’ Viktor Orban unlocks key foreign policy decisions in the 27-member bloc.
Magyar’s pitch to Hungarian voters was to turn away from some of Orban’s policies, including Russian energy imports.
Incoming Prime Minister Peter Magyar says his government could be formed by mid-May.

Hungary’s opposition has defeated the prime minister by a landslide.
Orban’s exit signals potential end to Hungary’s EU isolation and opens door for diplomatic and economic collaboration.
Viktor Orban’s stepping stone – the EU’s own illiberal tendencies and militarism – is still very much present.
World watching to see which way Hungary will head once Viktor Orban’s ‘illiberal’ regime ends its 16-year reign.

Hungary election winner Peter Magyar calls for early convening of parliament to form his government
Magyar’s centre-right Tisza party has won a two-thirds majority in Hungary’s parliamentary elections.
Celebrations broke out across Budapest after opposition leader Peter Magyar defeated Prime Minister Viktor Orban.