Peter Magyar Inaugurated as Hungary's New Prime Minister After Landslide Election Win

Peter Magyar was inaugurated as Hungary's prime minister on May 9, 2026, following a landslide victory by his Tisza party in the April 12 parliamentary elections, which secured 141 of 199 seats and ended Viktor Orban's 16-year rule. Magyar, 45, took the oath of office at the Hungarian parliament in Budapest, pledging to 'serve my country' and 'open a new chapter in Hungary's history' with a government aimed at changing both leadership and systemic structures.

The swearing-in ceremony drew tens of thousands of supporters who gathered along the Danube and in Kossuth Square, many watching the event on large screens and waving Hungarian and European Union flags. Magyar addressed the crowd, stating, 'It's never been so nice to be Hungarian,' and emphasized his commitment to democratic reform and institutional renewal.

Zsolt Hegedus, an orthopaedic surgeon and incoming health minister, drew widespread attention after dancing on the steps of parliament during the celebrations. The moment, captured in a widely shared video, echoed his earlier viral appearance at the Tisza party's election victory rally in April.

Magyar's administration is expected to begin formal policy consultations early next week, with initial focus on judicial independence, media freedom, and healthcare reform. The government will convene its first cabinet meeting on Wednesday, followed by a parliamentary address scheduled for Friday.