Hungary has entered a new political era as Peter Magyar was sworn in as the country’s new prime minister on Saturday, formally ending Viktor Orbán’s 16-year tenure. The transition follows a major political shift after April’s general election, in which Orbán’s nationalist Fidesz party suffered a decisive defeat to Magyar’s center-right Tisza Party.

Magyar, viewed as a pro-European and reform-oriented politician, told supporters in Budapest that it was time to write a “new history” for Hungary. Thousands gathered outside the parliament to celebrate the change. In his parliamentary address, Magyar said voters had chosen not only a new government but also a transformation of the entire political system. He pledged to lead Hungary on a new path and open a new chapter in national politics.

Magyar also accused Orbán’s administration of turning Hungary into one of the most corrupt countries in the European Union, promising to restore integrity and transparency in governance.

Hungary’s newly elected Prime Minister Peter Magyar has suggested that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could face arrest if he visits Budapest. Speaking to reporters on Monday, Magyar said that any country that is a member of the International Criminal Court (ICC) must detain individuals who are subject to ICC arrest warrants if they enter its territory.

Former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán had maintained close ties with Netanyahu’s right-wing government. In 2024, the ICC issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu and former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant over alleged war crimes committed during the Gaza war.

Magyar’s remarks indicate a possible shift in Hungary’s stance toward Israel under the new leadership, contrasting with the previous government’s alignment with Netanyahu’s administration.

Hungary’s long-serving nationalist leader Viktor Orbán has conceded defeat after 16 years in power, following a decisive victory by Péter Magyar and his Tisza Party in Sunday’s general election. Official results released early Monday showed Tisza securing 53.6 percent of the vote and 138 of 199 parliamentary seats, while Orbán’s Fidesz party won 37.8 percent and 55 seats. The far-right Our Homeland party gained six seats. Péter Magyar celebrated the outcome in Budapest, declaring that Hungarians had overthrown an authoritarian system and rewritten history.

Magyar pledged to unite the nation and emphasized that voter turnout reached a record 79.5 percent, the highest in Hungary’s democratic history. His campaign focused on distancing Hungary from Russia and strengthening ties with the European Union and Ukraine, contrasting sharply with Orbán’s close relationships with Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. Analysts described the election as the most significant since the end of the communist era.

Orbán’s popularity had waned amid economic stagnation, corruption allegations, and international isolation. Magyar, once a loyal Fidesz member, broke with the party in 2024 after a scandal and later joined Tisza, leading it to this historic victory.

Hungary’s long-serving nationalist leader Viktor Orbán was defeated in Sunday’s general election by the emerging center-right Tisza party, ending his 16-year rule. According to Reuters, the result marks a major setback for allies of Orbán and former U.S. President Donald Trump. The 62-year-old leader had been influential among conservatives in Europe and the United States, but his popularity declined amid economic stagnation, international isolation, and corruption allegations.

Led by 45-year-old Péter Magyar, the Tisza party secured a strong majority in the 199-seat parliament, with nearly all votes counted indicating 138 seats. Magyar said the victory would set Hungary on a new political path, enabling anti-corruption efforts and constitutional reform. Orbán conceded defeat, calling the result painful but clear, while many of his supporters were seen in tears during his televised address.

Analysts suggest the outcome could shift the European Union’s policy balance, potentially easing approval of major aid for Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky congratulated Magyar, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Hungary had chosen Europe.

Hungary’s long-serving Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his Fidesz party suffered a major defeat in the country’s parliamentary election, ending his 16-year rule. Partial official results showed the Tisza Party, led by Péter Magyar, winning by a large margin. According to the results counted so far, Tisza secured 52.49 percent of the vote, while Fidesz received 38.83 percent. Magyar announced on social media that Orbán had called to congratulate him on the victory.

Orbán, known for his close ties with Russian President Vladimir Putin and former U.S. President Donald Trump, acknowledged the outcome in a message to his supporters, saying the result was painful but clear and that his party would now serve as the opposition. Partial results indicated that Tisza was leading in 95 of Hungary’s 106 constituencies and could win more than 130 of the 199 parliamentary seats.

The result marks Hungary’s first change of government since 2010, signaling a major political shift after more than a decade of Fidesz dominance.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán declared that Russia has won the Ukraine war, ahead of a planned Trump-Putin summit in Alaska aimed at ending the conflict. Orbán, in power since 2010, maintains close ties with Moscow, opposes military aid to Ukraine, and rejects its EU membership bid. He was the only EU leader not to endorse a statement supporting Ukraine’s right to decide its future. Hungary relies heavily on Russian energy and has refused to send weapons to Kyiv.

Hungary has officially announced its decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC). This move follows the issuance of an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for alleged war crimes in Gaza. Despite being a member state of the ICC, Hungary has refused to cooperate with the arrest order, further complicating international legal matters.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) had issued an arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for alleged war crimes in Gaza. However, Hungary refused to detain him during his visit. ICC spokesperson Fadi El Abdallah criticized Hungary’s decision, stating that ICC member states cannot unilaterally disregard its rulings. "Member states are obligated to enforce court decisions, and any disputes must be resolved through judicial processes," he said. Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has long faced criticism for his EU-oppositional stance, judiciary control, and suppression of civil rights groups.