Peter Magyar sworn in as Hungary's PM, ending Orbán's 16-year rule
Tisza party secures overwhelming parliamentary majority in historic power transition.
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Peter Magyar was sworn in as Prime Minister of Hungary on Tuesday, ending Viktor Orbán's 16-year grip on power. According to Al Jazeera, Magyar's Tisza party secured a huge parliamentary majority in recent elections.
The transition marks a significant political shift in Central Europe, where Orbán had consolidated control over courts, media, and state institutions. Magyar, a former banker and opposition leader, campaigned on democratic reforms and closer EU alignment. His appointment comes amid sustained EU pressure on Hungary over judicial independence and rule-of-law concerns.
The new government is expected to pursue changes to judicial oversight mechanisms and media independence. EU officials have signaled openness to restoring previously frozen funding once reforms materialise. The result represents one of Europe's most consequential recent political shifts, with implications for EU cohesion and Central European democratic dynamics.