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Hungary’s parliament in Budapest elects Magyar as prime minister

The newly elected Hungarian parliament met in Budapest for its inaugural session and chose Péter Magyar as prime minister, marking a swift political rise following his election victory over Viktor Orbán, according to reports.

Hungary’s parliament in Budapest elects Magyar as prime minister
Photo: bilder.deutschlandfunk.de

The newly elected Hungarian parliament convened in Budapest for its constitutive session, and Péter Magyar was elected prime minister, Deutschlandfunk reports. Footage shown by the broadcaster includes Magyar delivering a speech in Budapest the day after his election victory over Viktor Orbán.

According to Hungarian media, the official inauguration program includes a speech by the new prime minister followed by the formal parliamentary votes. Deutschlandfunk lists these elements as part of the constitutive session.

The Hungarian site 24.hu provides additional details about the prime ministerial inauguration program and the agenda items. Finnish broadcaster Yle also highlights the surprising political turnaround around Péter Magyar, underlining how quickly he rose in public prominence.

Source: www.deutschlandfunk.de