Thousands to celebrate as Péter Magyar prepares to take office in Hungary
AP News • • world
Key Points:
- Péter Magyar, leader of the center-right Tisza party, is set to be sworn in as Hungary’s prime minister, marking the end of Viktor Orbán’s 16-year nationalist-populist rule following a historic landslide victory.
- Magyar aims to combat official corruption, unlock €17 billion in frozen EU funds, and repair Hungary’s strained relations with the European Union, signaling a shift back towards Western democratic norms.
- His government plans to establish the National Asset Recovery and Protection Office to investigate misuse of public funds during Orbán’s tenure and suspend the public broadcaster’s news services until objectivity is restored.
- Tisza intends to restructure the government by creating separate ministries for health, environmental protection, and education, while appointing internationally recognized experts to key cabinet positions.
- Celebrations and “regime-change” events are planned nationwide, including a “system-closing” party in Budapest, to mark the transition and honor those who opposed Orbán’s administration.
