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Péter Magyar sworn in as Hungary's prime minister

politicsMay 9, 2026527,139

Péter Magyar was sworn in as Hungary’s prime minister at Parliament in Budapest, formally ending Viktor Orbán’s 16-year premiership. Parliament was inaugurated and then voted to elect Magyar after he laid a wreath at the Attila József statue before the ceremony. Magyar pledged to tackle corruption, restore democratic institutions and steer Hungary back toward closer alignment with the European Union. The transition matters because it signals a possible reversal of Orbán’s nationalist, EU-skeptical policies and could reshape Hungary’s role in European politics and rule-of-law oversight.

Adam Schwarz
@adamjschwarz.bsky.social

Péter Magyar has been sworn in as prime minister of Hungary. Hungary's Viktor Orbán era is officially over.

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✰˚* Cheryl ˚* ✰47

I dream of the day we can say, America’s Donald Trump era is officially over.

Copernicus Sees14

And time for heads to roll. Show Americans, and especially the hapless Democrats, how it's done, please, as they are utterly useless as politicians as it stands.

lauriemac916.bsky.social11

I'm genuinely happy for Hungary. Nice to read some good news! Wish them prosperity & happiness.

Mary J Berry10

Hope he’s like Zelenskyy Europe needs strong leaders that will continue to fight for the people they lead… Not get bored of the destruction that Trump wrought ALL by HIMSELF with a few “drunken leaders” Like Hegseth or any of Trumps collaborator

DrGeophysics (my personal opinions only)9

This is a very big deal.

Catherine Flynn8

Why can’t we have headlines like this?

Allison Moon 🌙 🍁7

Happy #EuropeDay… How ironic❣️ #EuroVision

The Black Ninja7

Chalk one up for Democracy 2026!

Pamela Crossley5

Magyar, don't make the mistakes of the BIden-Garland era. Don't relax into normality. Fix the laws, the institutions, so that the fascists won't come back. Because they will try, every day.

The Specious Report5

Congratulations to the People of Hungary.

Deborah302.blocks4

Do not doubt for a moment, however: Orban & Putin an are plotting his return to power - just like Trump.

mariaed.bsky.social3

Will the USA be able to follow in their footsteps? We no longer lead the world. We are a sad Republican shit-hole, slowly dragging our asses on the ground, living in the shame of stupidity, because there are so many ignorant Americans

Transitional Fossil3

not until he and the fascists who supported him are prosecuted and punished. put outside of society for the rest of their lives.

nonni57.bsky.social3

Yippee! Hope it happens in the USA soon. FDJT,FMAGAts, FTHERICH

Mr Singh3

Is Orban still in the country?

aging 🇨🇦🇺🇦🇬🇱🇪🇺🏳️‍🌈2

Good luck, Hungary. Enjoy your newfound freedom!

Robin Tudge2

The Battle of Hungary has fallen in favour of democracy. Heed tho, the Forces of Darkness will observe, regroup, come back elsewhere.

Whidbey542

Where is Victor? Is he at Marlago?

Kindness2

They showed us the power of the vote 🗳️! Remember we have the power! Stop discrimination and racism! Write ✍️ in the candidate Tennessee, South Carolina, Alabama, and all other states! Project 2026 !

stevethdemocrat2

#LockHimUp Seriously curious how this plays out 🤔

manricco.bsky.social2

Now can we end the Trump/Republican American nightmare

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