Hungary’s newly elected parliament is set to convene on Saturday, with Péter Magyar expected to be sworn in as the country’s new prime minister later in the day.
His inauguration follows the Tisza Party’s landslide victory in last month’s parliamentary election, bringing an end to Viktor Orbán’s 16-year grip on power.
Magyar’s party secured a commanding majority in April’s vote, giving it enough seats to amend the constitution.
Many Hungarians are looking to the new leader to strengthen the rule of law and rebuild the country’s strained ties with the European Union. Officials in Brussels and Kiev are hopeful that relations with Hungary under Magyar will be more cooperative than under the Russia-friendly Orbán administration.
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Recent developments, including Ukraine’s recovery of frozen funds from Hungary and Budapest’s decision to lift its veto on a major EU loan for Kiev, have fuelled optimism about improving ties.
At home, however, Magyar faces mounting pressure to tackle rising living costs and push through anti-corruption reforms. Although most Hungarians support EU membership, opinion remains divided on backing Ukraine.
Analysts warn that public support for Magyar could fade quickly if he fails to deliver on expectations or appears disconnected from voters’ concerns, potentially putting his parliamentary majority at risk.
