Peter Magyar Sworn in as Hungary’s PM, Ending Orban Era

In a historic shift for European politics, Peter Magyar was officially sworn in as Hungary’s Prime Minister today, bringing an end to Viktor Orban’s 16-year leadership. Magyar’s center-right Tisza Party achieved a landslide victory in recent elections, securing a two-thirds majority in the 199-seat parliament. This mandate gives the new government the power to dismantle and reverse many of the nationalist-populist policies that had frequently put Budapest at odds with the European Union over the past decade. Magyar took the oath of office in a ceremony that has sparked massive celebrations across Budapest, as citizens look toward a new era of democratic reform and reintegration with the EU mainstream. International observers are calling this a "seismic shift" for Central Europe, as one of the continent’s most controversial political figures exits the stage. The new administration is expected to immediately address issues of judicial independence and media freedom, signaling a rapid pivot back toward traditional European values.