Hungary’s new PM Peter Magyar sworn in, ending Viktor Orban’s 16-year rule

AP Associated PressSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-05-09 · 14:24 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min

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Peter Magyar was sworn in as Hungary's new prime minister on Saturday, marking the end of Viktor Orbán's 16-year tenure. Magyar's center-right Tisza party secured a decisive victory in recent elections, defeating Orbán's Fidesz party and achieving a two-thirds parliamentary majority. This significant win allows Tisza to potentially reverse policies enacted during Orbán's rule, which critics often described as authoritarian. In his inaugural speech, Magyar emphasized his commitment to serving Hungary rather than ruling it, stating that millions of Hungarians voted for change. The outcome represents a major political shift in Hungary's post-Communist history.

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Magyar stated he would not use his office to 'rule' Hungary, but to 'serve my homeland'.

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Tisza party gained more votes and seats in Parliament than any other party in Hungary's post-Communist history.

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Magyar's ascension ends Viktor Orban's 16-year rule.

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Peter Magyar was sworn in as Hungary's new prime minister on Saturday.

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Magyar's Tisza party defeated Orban's Fidesz party in a recent election.

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Hungary’s Peter Magyar took his oath of office on Saturday to become the country’s new prime minister, ending Viktor Orban’s 16 years of autocratic rule.Magyar’s centre-right Tisza party defeated Orban’s nationalist-populist Fidesz in a stunning blow last month, gaining more votes and seats in Parliament than any other party in Hungary’s post-Communist history.The win, which gave Tisza a two-thirds parliamentary majority, will allow it to roll back many of the policies that gave Orban a reputation among his critics as a far-right authoritarian.I stand here because millions of Hungarians decided that they want change. And this trust that we have received is both a weight of honour and a moral obligation, but also a wonderful feelingIn a speech to lawmakers in Hungary’s Parliament after being sworn in, Magyar said he would not use his office to “rule” Hungary, “but to serve my homeland”.

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