Monday, May 18Monday, May 18Péter Magyar, leader of Hungary’s opposition Tisza party, is set to be sworn in as the country’s new prime minister on Saturday, marking the formal end of Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule. Magyar’s landslide electoral victory has been described as a pivotal moment for Hungary, signaling a shift away from Orbán’s illiberal governance and prompting celebrations among supporters . His victory has also reset Hungary’s strained relationship with the EU and unsettled the global far-right .
Magyar’s incoming government has pledged swift systemic changes, though challenges have already emerged. His brother-in-law, Márton Melléthei-Barna—a founding member of the Tisza Party and its former legal director—withdrew his candidacy for justice minister following public backlash, despite Magyar’s initial defense of the appointment . This resignation marks the new government’s first cabinet crisis .
Magyar’s administration is expected to prioritize anti-corruption measures, with investigations already targeting oligarchs linked to Orbán’s former regime . However, questions remain about the new government’s stance on Ukraine, as Magyar’s foreign policy positions have yet to be fully clarified .
In a separate development, Hungary recently expelled a Russian spy operating under diplomatic cover who had infiltrated right-wing and foreign policy think tanks close to the Orbán government . The incident underscores lingering security concerns tied to Orbán’s era.
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