Péter Magyar sworn in as Hungary’s prime minister ending 16-year Orbán era
Jubilation in Budapest as new leader invites people to ‘step through gate of regime change’
TL;DR
- Péter Magyar has been sworn in as Hungary's prime minister, ending Viktor Orbán's 16-year tenure.
- Magyar's Tisza party secured a landslide victory in recent parliamentary elections.
- The new prime minister pledged to combat corruption, rebuild ties with the EU, and foster a more inclusive Hungary.
- Orbán's era saw Hungary become the most corrupt country in the EU, according to Magyar.
- Hungary's parliament will see a record number of women lawmakers, and the EU flag will be returned to the building.
- Magyar aims to undo the illiberal system built by Orbán, who had stacked institutions with loyalists.
- Challenges ahead include a stagnating economy, high budget deficit, and potential resistance from Orbán loyalists.