Trending Now - Hungary's New Leader to Celebrate Shift Away From Orbán

WHO:

DW.com - Vilmos Katai-Nemeth will take over the portfolio for social and family affairs as Hungary's first blind minister.

DW.com - Marta Gorog has been nominated for the justice ministry, described by Magyar as "the uncrowned queen of Hungarian jurists."

DW.com - Peter Magyar has nominated Marta Gorog, the dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Szeged, for the justice ministry after the withdrawal of his initial nominee, Marton Mellethei-Barna.

DW.com - Zsolt Hegedus, who worked as an orthopedic surgeon in the UK from 2005 to 2015, has been appointed as the incoming health minister.

ABC News - Péter Magyar is the incoming prime minister of Hungary.

ABC News - Viktor Orbán is the outgoing prime minister of Hungary.

ABC News - Magyar's center-right Tisza party defeated Orbán's Fidesz party.

ABC News - Gergely Karácsony is the liberal mayor of Budapest.

WHAT:

ABC News - Magyar's government plans to conduct a major overhaul of Hungary’s governmental structure, creating separate ministries for health, environmental protection, and education that did not exist under Orbán.

ABC News - Magyar has promised to shut down the pro-Orbán state media and replace it with a new, independent public broadcasting system.

ABC News - Magyar's cabinet will include Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi as the next defense minister, who was previously branded an enemy by Orbán's government for his pro-Ukrainian stance.

DW.com - Magyar's cabinet will include Hungary's first blind minister, Vilmos Katai-Nemeth, who will take over the portfolio for social and family affairs.

The Kyiv Independent - A survey conducted by Stratega Research and Mandate Research found that 57% of Tisza supporters oppose sending military aid to Ukraine, while 14% oppose financial aid.

ABC News - Magyar has called for an all-day “regime-change” celebration to mark his inauguration, stating, “We will step through the gateway of regime change with a huge party. Come along, and invite your family and friends!”

ABC News - Tisza officials plan to fly the EU flag on the parliament building's facade, beginning on Saturday, after it was removed in 2014.

ABC News - The liberal mayor of Budapest, Gergely Karácsony, announced a “system-closing” party along the Danube River to express gratitude to those who opposed Orbán's system, stating, “We can finally leave this era behind us — but first, let us remember the everyday heroes and express our gratitude with a farewell to the system.”

ABC News - Magyar's government is expected to unlock about 17 billion euros ($20 billion) of European Union funds that were frozen during Orbán's time in office.

ABC News - Magyar has vowed to suspend the news services of Hungary's public broadcaster until objectivity can be restored.

ABC News - Magyar plans to form the National Asset Recovery and Protection Office to investigate and seek to recover public funds misused during Orbán’s tenure.

ABC News - Tisza party plans to create separate ministries for health, environmental protection, and education that did not exist under Orbán.

ABC News - Magyar has nominated diplomat and foreign policy expert Anita Orbán for minister of foreign affairs, former Shell executive István Kapitány for minister of economy and energy, and economist András Kármán for minister of finance.

ABC News - Péter Magyar takes office as prime minister, marking the end of Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule.

ABC News - Tisza party gained more votes and seats in parliament than any other party in Hungary's post-Communist history.

ABC News - Magyar has called for an all-day “regime-change” celebration to mark his inauguration.

ABC News - Magyar plans to unlock about 17 billion euros ($20 billion) of European Union funds for Hungary.

ABC News - Magyar plans to form the National Asset Recovery and Protection Office to investigate public funds misused during Orbán’s tenure.

ABC News - Tisza party plans to conduct a major overhaul of Hungary’s governmental structure.

WHERE:

DW.com - The EU flag will be raised over the Hungarian parliament for the first time in 12 years.

ABC News - The oath of office will take place in Hungary's neo-Gothic parliament.

ABC News - The celebration is expected to occur in a square just outside the parliament building.

WHEN:

ABC News - Magyar is set to take his oath of office around 3 p.m. local time on Saturday.

ABC News - Péter Magyar is set to take his oath of office on Saturday.

ABC News - Magyar will address the crowd after taking his oath around 3 p.m. local time on Saturday.

WHY:

The Kyiv Independent - Magyar confirmed his government would not change policy on military aid, ruling out sending arms to Ukraine, despite expectations for improved relations with Kyiv.

The Kyiv Independent - Magyar confirmed his government would not change policy on military aid, ruling out sending arms to Ukraine.

ABC News - Magyar aims to roll back policies that contributed to Orbán's reputation as a far-right authoritarian.

ABC News - Magyar's government seeks to repair ties with EU partners that were strained under Orbán.

HOW:

DW.com - Magyar plans to establish an anti-corruption authority and an authority for the recovery of assets to reclaim state funds misused during Orbán's tenure.

DW.com - Magyar has announced plans to establish an anti-corruption authority and an authority for the recovery of assets to reclaim state funds misused during Orbán's tenure.

The Kyiv Independent - Tisza voters are split on the issue of Russian energy imports, with 38% wishing the next Hungarian government to stop buying Russian energy, while 39% oppose the move.

ABC News - Magyar has vowed to suspend the news services of Hungary's public broadcaster until objectivity can be restored.

ABC News - Tisza officials plan to fly the EU flag on the parliament building's facade, starting on Saturday.

ABC News - Magyar has nominated several officials for cabinet positions, including Anita Orbán for minister of foreign affairs and István Kapitány for minister of economy and energy.

(UPDATED May 9, 2026 04:08 UTC)

In a significant shift for Hungary, Vilmos Katai-Nemeth will become the country's first blind minister, taking charge of social and family affairs, while Marta Gorog has been nominated for the justice ministry, earning the title of "the uncrowned queen of Hungarian jurists." Prime Minister Magyar is set to take his oath of office around 3 p.m. local time on Saturday, and his government plans a major overhaul of the governmental structure, including the establishment of new ministries for health, environmental protection, and education, as well as the creation of an independent public broadcasting system. Additionally, Magyar has confirmed that despite expectations for improved relations with Kyiv, there will be no change in Hungary's military aid policy, ruling out sending arms to Ukraine.

(UPDATED May 9, 2026 01:29 UTC)

Peter Magyar has nominated Marta Gorog, the dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Szeged, for the justice ministry following the withdrawal of his initial nominee, while Zsolt Hegedus, a former orthopedic surgeon in the UK, has been appointed as the new health minister. Magyar's cabinet will also feature Hungary's first blind minister, Vilmos Katai-Nemeth, who will oversee social and family affairs, and he plans to create an anti-corruption authority along with an asset recovery authority to reclaim state funds misused during Orbán's time in office. In a related survey, 57% of Tisza supporters expressed opposition to sending military aid to Ukraine, with 14% against providing financial assistance.

(UPDATED May 8, 2026 17:22 UTC)

Magyar has called for an all-day “regime-change” celebration to mark his inauguration, inviting everyone to join in the festivities with family and friends. Meanwhile, Tisza officials plan to fly the EU flag on the parliament building's facade starting Saturday, a significant move after its removal in 2014, while Budapest's liberal mayor, Gergely Karácsony, announced a “system-closing” party along the Danube River to honor those who opposed Orbán's regime. Despite expectations for improved relations with Kyiv, Magyar confirmed that his government would not change its policy on military aid, ruling out sending arms to Ukraine, as Tisza voters remain divided on the issue of Russian energy imports.

(UPDATED May 8, 2026 13:22 UTC)

Magyar's government is set to unlock approximately 17 billion euros, or about 20 billion dollars, of European Union funds that were previously frozen during Orbán's administration. In a significant move, Magyar has vowed to suspend Hungary's public broadcaster's news services until objectivity can be restored, while also planning to establish the National Asset Recovery and Protection Office to investigate and recover misused public funds from Orbán's tenure. Additionally, Magyar has nominated several key figures for his cabinet, including diplomat Anita Orbán for foreign affairs and economist András Kármán for finance, as the Tisza party aims to create new ministries for health, environmental protection, and education that were absent under Orbán.

(UPDATED May 8, 2026 07:32 UTC)

Péter Magyar is set to take office as Hungary's new prime minister, marking the end of Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule after his center-right Tisza party achieved a historic victory in parliament. The oath of office will take place in Hungary's neo-Gothic parliament on Saturday, where Magyar plans to address the crowd around 3 p.m. local time and celebrate with an all-day “regime-change” event, while also announcing plans to unlock about 17 billion euros in EU funds and investigate the misuse of public funds during Orbán's tenure.