France 24 • May 9, 2026 10:04

Hungary’s Magyar set to be sworn in as new prime minister

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Hungary's incoming prime minister, Peter Magyar, arrived Saturday at the Parliament building to be sworn into office, ending Viktor Orban's autocratic 16-year rule. RFI Correspondent Florence Le Bruyère reports from Budapest.

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