Monday, May 18Monday, May 18Péter Magyar was sworn in as Hungary’s new prime minister on May 9, 2026, officially ending Viktor Orbán’s 16-year tenure in power. Magyar’s center-right Tisza party secured a landslide victory in the April 12 general election, defeating Orbán’s nationalist-populist Fidesz party and gaining a two-thirds parliamentary majority—the largest in Hungary’s post-Communist history. This majority will enable Magyar’s government to reverse many of Orbán’s policies .
Magyar’s victory marked a significant shift in Hungarian politics, described as the "official end of the Orbán era" . During his swearing-in, Magyar emphasized a departure from Orbán’s leadership style, stating, *"I will serve, not rule over Hungary"* . His pro-EU stance contrasts with Orbán’s often contentious relationship with the European Union, signaling potential policy changes in Hungary’s foreign and domestic affairs . The EU flag was also reportedly restored to the Hungarian parliament following Magyar’s election .
> Background: [**Hungarys New Leader Ends Orbns 16-Year Rule with Pro-EU Reforms
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