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Magyar sworn in as Hungary's prime minister

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Hungary's Prime Minister-elect Peter Magyar attends the inaugural session of Hungary's parliament in Budapest, Hungary, May 9, 2026. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo
Hungary's Prime Minister-elect Peter Magyar attends the inaugural session of Hungary's parliament in Budapest, Hungary, May 9, 2026. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo Bernadett Szabo Reuters

BUDAPEST - Centre-right leader Peter Magyar was sworn in as Hungary's prime minister on Saturday, propelled into office on promises of change after years of economic stagnation and strained ties with key allies under his predecessor Viktor Orban.

(Reporting by Gergely Szakacs and Barbara Erling)

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This story was originally published May 9, 2026 at 5:43 AM.

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