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Hungarys new Prime Minister, Peter Magyar, takes office today, marking the end of Viktor Orbans sixteen-year rule. Magyars Tisza party secured a two-thirds majority in the election, enabling him to push for significant changes, including fighting corruption, restoring democratic institutions, and reversing Orbans influence over courts, media, and schools. Magyar aims to access billions in frozen EU funds and has already met with EU chief Ursula von der Leyen. With high hopes for economic recovery and improved public services, Magyar calls for Orban allies to step down and prevent any cash flight. The session begins at ten AM with a live stream, electing Magyar as PM by afternoon, followed by a rally outside. Magyar and Forsthoffer, the new speaker, will emphasize unity and EU ties, Roma communities, and neighboring countries. Orban bows out of parliament for the first time since nineteen ninety, and left and liberal parties sit this one out, signaling a potential dawn of reconciliation in Budapest.

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