Peter Magyar was sworn in as Hungary’s prime minister, ending Orban’s 16-year rule Political Affairs

Tisza’s Magyar party has gained a majority in parliament.

Hungary’s new prime minister has been officially sworn in, nearly a month after sweeping his predecessor, Viktor Orban, in parliamentary elections that ended his 16-year rule.

Peter Magyar, 45, who heads the centre-right Tisza party, came into office promising a turnaround after years of economic crisis and strained relations with Orban’s allies.

Magyar urged the Hungarian people to “enter the gate of the regime change”.

His party won a majority in parliament, winning 141 of the 199 seats.

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