Hungary's new PM to be sworn in during 'regime change' party
Péter Magyar's Tisza party claims victory, ending Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule.
Summary
- Péter Magyar led the Tisza party to a significant electoral win.
- The swearing-in ceremony is seen as a pivotal moment in Hungarian politics.
- This marks a shift in governance after years of Orbán's leadership.
Key Facts
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| New PM | Péter Magyar |
| Previous PM | Viktor Orbán |
| Election Outcome | Landslide victory for Tisza party |
Updates
Update at 05:19 UTC on 2026-05-09
France 24 reported Pro-European conservative Peter Magyar is to be sworn in as Hungary's prime minister on Saturday as he promises "regime change" after nationalist Viktor Orban's 16 years in power.
Sources: France 24
Update at 10:04 UTC on 2026-05-09
France 24 reported Hungary's incoming prime minister, Peter Magyar, arrived Saturday at the Parliament building to be sworn into office, ending Viktor Orban's autocratic 16-year rule. RFI Correspondent Florence Le Bruyère reports from Budapest.
Sources: France 24
Update at 13:54 UTC on 2026-05-09
France 24 reported 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-turn. France 24 reported Hungary's incoming prime minister Pater Magyar is marking a "clean break" with his predecessor Viktor Orban as he is set to be sworn into office on Saturday. "It's officially a new era", said Zsolt Kerner, senior reporter at Hungarian onlin. Le Monde reported Péter Magyar was sworn in on Saturday, after his landslide victory over nationalist and anti-EU Viktor Orban in the April 12 general election. Additional matching coverage came from 2 more sources.
Sources: France 24, Le Monde, DW News, AP News
Update at 15:08 UTC on 2026-05-09
EuroNews reported Péter Magyar called for those who occupy high office, described as remnants of the Orbán regime, to vacate their posts by the 31st of May. The order was extended to specifically include the country's President Tamás Sulyok.
Sources: EuroNews