Peter Magyar was sworn in and became the new Prime Minister of Hungary

The ceremonial session was held in Budapest, where the representatives of the new convocation of the parliament took the oath, and the session was opened by the President of Hungary, Tamas Sulyok.

“Serving the homeland and the nation is the greatest honor and the noblest task. History will evaluate their work. Ahead of us is a period of constructive cooperation in all important issues,” said Sulyok, addressing the representatives.

Péter Magyar officially becomes Hungary’s Prime Minister. pic.twitter.com/uk31Py2cRg

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After the speech, the President of Hungary proposed Peter Magyar as the new Prime Minister, which the Tisza leader accepted.

During the ceremony, the public’s attention was also attracted by the return of the European Union flag to the parliament building, which was previously removed during the mandate of Orbán’s Fidesz.

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After the formation of the parliamentary bodies, there was a vote for the election of the prime minister. Magyar received the support of 140 representatives, while 54 were against, and one representative abstained.

Tisza achieved a convincing victory in the elections and secured a two-thirds majority in the parliament, which enables the new government to amend the constitution.

“God bless Hungary. God bless all Hungarians, here and abroad,” said Magyar after the election.

The new prime minister should address the citizens of Budapest after the inauguration, while the new government is expected to start working in full capacity in the coming days.

Earlier, Magyar presented the composition of the new government, and the appointment of Anita Orban to the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs drew special attention from the European public.

(Vijesti.ba)