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Magyar set to become Hungary’s new prime minister in historic transition
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Magyar set to become Hungary’s new prime minister in historic transition

France 24 · May 9, 2026, 5:19 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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Hungary’s parliament was set to swear in pro-European conservative Peter Magyar as prime minister on Saturday, marking the end of Viktor Orban’s 16 years in power after the opposition leader won a landslide election victory on promises to tackle corruption and restore democratic institutions.

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