Hungary's new PM sworn in as EU tensions deepen
Magyar assumes office as new parliament speaker orders removal of EU flag, signalling nationalist shift in Budapest.
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Hungary's new prime minister was sworn in on Saturday as tensions with Brussels intensified following the nationalist government's first official act: ordering the EU flag removed from the parliamentary building, according to EurActiv.
The move marks an aggressive opening to the new premier's tenure and reflects the incoming administration's stated "regime change" approach to governance. The removal of the EU flag from Parliament's exterior signals a deliberate break from previous protocols and comes as Hungary faces ongoing scrutiny from EU institutions over judicial independence and rule-of-law concerns.
The flag removal precedes expected disputes over EU funding mechanisms and regulatory compliance. The government has previously signalled its intention to challenge Brussels on migration policy, energy independence, and funding allocations. EU officials have warned that unilateral policy shifts contradicting bloc standards could trigger formal procedures and potential financial penalties. The symbolic gesture underscores deepening ideological divisions between Budapest and other member states.