Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:17pm on 09 May 2026,Saturday International
Péter Magyar was officially sworn in as Hungary’s new prime minister, marking the end of Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule. Magyar’s pro-European Tisza Party secured a landslide parliamentary victory, promising democratic reforms, anti-corruption measures, and stronger ties with the European Union. During his inauguration speech in Budapest, Magyar pledged to restore judicial independence, reform state media, and rebuild Hungary’s economy after years of political division. Celebrations erupted across the capital as supporters welcomed a major political shift. The new administration also signaled a return to closer cooperation with Western allies and EU institutions after years of strained relations. (PC: Reuters)
