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Péter Magyar to be sworn in as Hungary prime minister as Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule ends

The Independent·Justin Spike·26 days ago
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Hungary has entered a new political chapter as Péter Magyar arrived at the Parliament building on Saturday to be sworn in as prime minister , marking the end of Viktor Orbán ’s 16-year rule. Magyar’s centre-right Tisza party delivered a stunning blow to Orbán’s nationalist-populist Fidesz last month, securing more votes and parliamentary seats than any other party in Hungary’s post-Communist history. This victory is poised to dismantle many of the policies that earned Orbán a reputation among critics as a far-right authoritarian, address alleged corruption, and reshape Hungary’s dynamics within the European Union , where Orbán frequently vetoed key decisions. On Saturday, Magyar entered the sprawling neo-Gothic parliament alongside 140 of his party representatives, now controlling 141 of Hungary's 199 seats.…

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