EU signals cooperation with Magyar's new Hungary government

Peter Magyar was sworn in as Hungary's prime minister on Saturday, ending Viktor Orbán's 16 years in power following Magyar's landslide election victory last month. European Council President António Costa said the EU was "ready to work with the new Hungarian government," signaling Brussels' willingness to reset ties after years of tension over judicial independence and rule-of-law concerns under Orbán's rule.

Magyar has pledged wide-ranging reforms, including addressing governance issues that triggered EU funding freezes and legal disputes. The transition marks a significant shift in EU-Hungary relations, with EU officials viewing the government change as an opportunity to resolve longstanding disputes over democratic standards and EU law compliance. Magyar's assumption of office comes amid broader European efforts to maintain institutional cohesion and democratic norms across member states.