Budapest (HRNW)-\u00a0Hungary has entered a new political chapter after ending 16 years of rule by Prime Minister Viktor Orban, with the leader of the center-right Tisza Party, P\u00e9ter Magyar, sworn in as the country\u2019s new prime minister.<\/p>\n
P\u00e9ter Magyar, 45, secured a decisive victory in last month\u2019s parliamentary elections. His party won 141 seats in the 199-member parliament, giving it a clear majority and paving the way for his appointment as prime minister.<\/p>\n
The swearing-in ceremony was held at the historic Parliament House in Budapest. A key moment during the ceremony was the re-flying of the European Union flag inside parliament for the first time in 12 years, which the new government described as a symbolic step toward restoring relations with Europe.<\/p>\n
In his address, P\u00e9ter Magyar said Hungary was entering a new era of change, promising major reforms to pull the country out of political and economic stagnation. He urged citizens to support system-wide transformation.<\/p>\n
Analysts say the new administration faces major challenges, including repairing strained ties with the European Union, stabilizing the economy, and addressing a growing budget deficit. Hungary\u2019s relations with Russia had strengthened under Orban, while tensions with the EU increased, leading to the freezing of around $20 billion in EU funds over rule-of-law and human rights concerns.<\/p>\n
Political experts believe Magyar\u2019s biggest challenge will be to distance his leadership from Orban-era policies while maintaining stability. Although ideologically right-leaning, his rise is being seen as a significant political shift in Hungary.<\/p>\n
It is also noted that P\u00e9ter Magyar was relatively unknown in national politics before 2024 but gained rapid popularity after breaking away from Viktor Orban\u2019s Fidesz party.<\/p>\n