New Hungarian Government Formed Under PM Peter Magyar
Tisza Party Takes Office After April 12 Parliamentary Elections
L'essentiel
Hungary's new government, led by PM Peter Magyar of the Tisza Party, is sworn in after winning April 12 elections, ending Fidesz's 16-year rule.
Résumé généré par IA
BUDAPEST, May 12. /TASS/. A new government led by Peter Magyar, leader of the Tisza Party, which won the parliamentary elections on April 12, has been officially formed. According to a statement from the press office of President Tamas Sulyok, he signed a decree appointing 16 ministers nominated by the prime minister and approved by parliament, in accordance with the constitution. A formal ceremony presenting credentials to the new cabinet members was held at the president’s official residence, Sandor Palace, and broadcast on national television. The ministers will now take the oath of office before parliament, after which the government will officially begin its work. Its first working session is scheduled for May 13. The previous government, led by Viktor Orban, has stepped down. After 16 years in power, Fidesz - Hungarian Civic Alliance has moved into opposition.
