Hungary's new PM to be sworn in during 'regime change' party
Nearly a month ago Péter Magyar steered his Tisza party to a landslide victory, sweeping away 16 years of rule by Viktor Orbán.
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Notable Quotes
"The main priority is to set up the government... on the ruins of the previous one."
— Zoltán Tarr , Politician
"to ensure that not even the slightest shadow is cast on the transition."
— Márton Melléthei-Barna , Politician
"We have done it."
— Péter Magyar , Politician
"Tonight, truth prevailed over lies."
— Peter Magyar , Politician
Key People
A businessman who switched to the Tisza party before the election.
A media mogul targeted by police investigations for government contracts.
Judit Varga is a former Minister of Justice in Hungary.
President of Hungary.
Krisztián Kőszegi is expected to become the first Roma vice-president of the national assembly in Hungary.
The newly appointed justice minister who withdrew his candidacy to avoid controversy.
Prime Minister of Hungary.
Péter Magyar is the newly elected prime minister of Hungary.
President of Hungary.
Ursula von der Leyen is the president of the European Commission.
Prime Minister of Hungary.
Viktor Orbán is the Prime Minister of Hungary, noted for his controversial political policies and influence in Central Europe.
The incoming Minister for Social Relations and Culture in Hungary.
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Nearly a month ago Péter Magyar steered his Tisza party to a landslide victory, sweeping away 16 years of rule by Viktor Orbán.
Péter Magyar, Hungary's incoming Prime Minister, plans a large public celebration to mark the end of Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule, following a historic election victory with his Tisza party.
Thousands flooded the streets in Hungary as Péter Magyar declared victory, ending Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule and marking a significant shift in Hungary's political landscape.
An in-depth look at Peter Magyar, Hungary's new leader who defeated Viktor Orban, and the implications of his victory for Hungary and Europe.
Péter Magyar is set to be sworn in as Hungary's new prime minister, marking the end of Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule. A public celebration is planned to commemorate this political shift.
Péter Magyar has been sworn in as Hungary's new prime minister, ending Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule. Magyar promises to dismantle Orbán's illiberal system and restore democratic institutions.
Hungary is witnessing a 'Hungarian spring' ahead of Péter Magyar's inauguration, with significant political shifts and institutional reforms following the end of Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule.
Péter Magyar, leader of Hungary's center-right Tisza party, is set to be sworn in as prime minister, marking the end of Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule. A public celebration is planned to commemorate this political shift.
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