Magyar sworn in as Hungary’s ‘regime change’ PM
Pro-European conservative Peter Magyar was ceremonially sworn-in as Hungary’s new prime minister on Saturday, vowing “regime change” after nationalist Viktor Orban’s 16 years in power.
The former government insider-turned-critic swept to a landslide victory last month, marking a clear break from his predecessor.
“I will not rule over Hungary; I will serve my country,” Magyar said after he took the oath of office in parliament, while tens of thousands of supporters gathered outside along the Danube, watching on giant screens.
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He pledged swift action, saying one of his government’s first steps would be to create an independent office to investigate corruption over the past 20 years and recover public assets from those who “illegally acquired” them.
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