Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRebecca ThomasSunday 12 April 2026 21:33 BSTPéter Magyar is Hungary’s new leader (MTVA - Media Service Support and Asset Management Fund)Péter Magyar has been elected as Hungary's prime minister, ending Viktor Orbán's 16-year tenure.Magyar's Tiszaparty, a centre-right, pro-European party, secured victory in the recent elections.A lawyer turned politician, Magyar comes from a politically connected family and was previously associated with Orbán's Fidesz party.He broke with Fidesz in 2024 following a scandal involving his ex-wife, former justice minister Judit Varga, and the pardoning of an individual linked to a paedophile cover-up.Magyar campaigned on promises to tackle corruption, improve the economy, unlock EU funds, and gain support from Hungary's Roma community.In fullWho is Péter Magyar Hungary’s new leader?Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in