Budapest, May 9: Peter Magyar took the oath of office as Hungary’s Prime Minister on Saturday. Following a successful vote during the inaugural session of the new parliament, he pledged to “change the system” in the country.
In the 199-member parliament, 195 members voted, with 140 in favor, 54 against, and one abstention. Magyar secured the necessary support to assume the role of Prime Minister, marking the official start of his four-year term.
In his inaugural speech, Magyar stated that the new government has a mandate not just to change the administration but to “transform the entire system.” He emphasized that his government would serve the people rather than rule over them, highlighting national unity, democratic reforms, and reconciliation.
He declared that the new Tisza government would represent all Hungarians, ensuring equal respect for every citizen.
Born in March 1981, Magyar studied law and humanities at the Péter Pázmány Catholic University. He has worked as an intern judge and lawyer, later holding various positions in the Foreign Ministry and other government institutions. In 2024, he was elected leader of the Tisza Party and became a member of the European Parliament.
After taking the oath, Tisza Party supporters celebrated at Kossuth Square in Budapest, where Magyar addressed the crowd.
In the parliamentary elections held on April 12, the Tisza Party, under Magyar’s leadership, defeated the ruling Fidesz-KDNP coalition led by Viktor Orbán. The party won 141 out of 199 seats, achieving a two-thirds majority in parliament.
During the inaugural session, the parliament also elected Tisza Party Vice President Agnes Forsthofer as Speaker of the National Assembly, with 193 votes in favor and two against. Additionally, six vice-presidents were elected.
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