Magyar to succeed Orban as Hungary's new prime minister

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Magyar to succeed Orban as Hungary's new prime minister Europe

Issued on: 09/05/2026 - 12:25Modified: 09/05/2026 - 12:27

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Pro-European conservative Peter Magyar arrived at Hungary's parliament Saturday morning to be sworn in as prime minister, on a promise of "regime change" after nationalist Viktor Orban's 16 years in power. The former government insider-turned-critic scored a landslide victory last month, pledging wide-ranging reforms to fight corruption.

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• Viktor Orban
• Peter Magyar
• Hungary

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