Turning the page on Orbán’s rule: Magyar to be sworn in as Hungary PM
New leader urges Hungarians to help him end illiberalism as he faces calls to investigate years of corruption
TL;DR
- Péter Magyar is set to be sworn in as Hungary's new leader, marking the end of Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule.
- Magyar's Tisza party won a landslide victory, signaling a potential reset in Hungary's relationship with the EU.
- Magyar aims to move Hungary away from Orbán's 'illiberalism' and has called for a celebration of this 'regime change'.
- Symbolic changes include the return of the EU flag to parliament and a record number of women lawmakers.
- Public expectations are high for an end to corruption and improved public services, though some citizens express fear and uncertainty.
- Orbán's era was characterized by propaganda, alleged misuse of public funds, and a shift towards a Russia-friendly stance.
- There are calls for Orbán to face justice, with plans to establish an authority to investigate misused public funds during his tenure.