Sat, 06 Jun 2026 Berlin 23:44 DE / UKR / EN

Péter Magyar elected as the new Prime Minister of Hungary

Péter Magyar has been elected as Hungary's new Prime Minister, succeeding Viktor Orbán. The election took place with a clear majority in Parliament.

Péter Magyar elected as the new Prime Minister of Hungary
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Péter Magyar has been elected as the new Prime Minister of Hungary, succeeding Viktor Orbán. The election took place with a clear majority in Parliament, underscoring the support for the new Prime Minister. Magyar described the day as the 'first day of the system change' following Orbán's ousting.

This statement suggests a fundamental shift in Hungarian politics. According to the Finnish news agency Yle, Magyar faces the challenge of fulfilling his campaign promises while managing voter expectations.

Source: www.zeit.de