Peter Magyar Sworn In as Hungary’s New Prime Minister

On April 27, Peter Magyar took the oath as Hungary’s new Prime Minister. The Tisza Party secured a historic victory in the 2026 elections, winning a two-thirds majority. Magyar has pledged to establish a special agency to investigate corruption and to maintain democratic balance.

April 27, Budapest – Peter Magyar, leader of Hungary’s Tisza Party, was sworn in on Saturday as the nation’s new Prime Minister. Last month, the center-right Tisza Party achieved a stunning victory over former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s nationalist-populist Fidesz party, securing a two-thirds majority in parliament. The Tisza Party became the party with the highest number of votes and seats ever recorded in Hungary. This success paves the way for the new government to dismantle Orbán’s authoritarian and right-wing policies.

Addressing parliament following his inauguration, Magyar stated, “I have come not for power but to serve the motherland. I stand apart from other leaders.” He added, “Millions of Hungarians voted for change, and I have become the bearer of that change.” He described the trust placed in him by the people as both a moral duty and an unparalleled emotion.

During the election campaign, Magyar committed to restoring democratic institutions. Orbán’s 16-year administration faced widespread corruption allegations. The new government is also expected to bring political shifts within the European Union, where Orbán had challenged unity by employing vetoes on decisions supporting Ukraine.

Peter Magyar currently serves as Hungary’s Prime Minister and chairs the Tisza Party. Born on March 16, 1981, in Budapest, he is a legal professional. In the 2026 parliamentary election, he ended Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule, introducing a fresh political force in Hungary. Initially, Magyar was closely affiliated with Orbán’s nationalist Fidesz party and held government posts. He is the former husband of Judit Varga, Hungary’s previous Minister of Justice.

In February 2024, after a political scandal, Magyar strongly criticized the Fidesz party and government corruption, resigning from all government and party positions. After leaving Fidesz, he took leadership of the Tisza Party and, within two years, secured a historic two-thirds majority in the 2026 elections. His central agenda is to eradicate corruption, which had increased during Orbán’s tenure. He plans to establish a dedicated agency to investigate corruption cases.

Magyar has committed to improving Hungary’s strained relationship with the European Union and maintaining democratic balance at home. He advocates for democratic values and supports the European Union, although he holds traditionalist and restrictive views on immigration policies. His goal is to remove Orbán, who has ruled since 2010, and return Hungary to the path of European democracy.