The Latest Breaking News from Péter Magyar

‘The real work begins now’: Roma take centre stage as Hungary brings in new government

Campaigners say symbolism of Magyar inauguration must translate into real change for Roma rights after years of Orbán discrimination

The Guardian - UK · May 17

Hungary’s new prime minister removes fences and opens Viktor Orbán’s former offices to the public

Péter Magyar secured a two-thirds majority in the recent election, ending Mr Orbán’s 16-year tenure

The Independent UK · May 15

Drone fallout rocks Latvia and fragile US–China reset

Latvia is reeling from a major drone incursion last week that resulted in the resignation of the prime minister and the sacking of the defence minister. As the country reckons with major questions about its air defences, Europe is also watching the finale of Trump's visit to China.

Euronews · May 15

Ukraine war briefing: New Hungary PM signals shift away from Kremlin after massive drone attack on Ukraine

Péter Magyar says his government has summoned Russian ambassador over drone attack near Hungary’s border, to ask when Vladimir Putin plans ‘to finally end this bloody war’.

The Guardian - AU · May 14

Moscow pounds cities with over 1,500 drones in largest two-day aerial attack since war began

Zelensky says Kyiv is worst affected in overnight strikes targeting schools, a veterinary clinic and people's homes

The Independent UK · May 14

Hungary's Magyar set to outline his red lines over EU funding talks in a letter to von der Leyen

Hungary's new PM Péter Magyar outlined how his government plans to spend EU funds, but said he will not phase out the controversial windfall taxes that Brussels has made a condition of their release.

Euronews · May 13

EU Commission to dispatch team to Budapest as it mulls Hungarian investment bank for EU cash

The European Commission looks for options to disburse Hungarian cash, including through the country's investment bank, as it seeks to accelerate talks. A team of senior officials will be dispatched to Budapest next week.

Euronews · May 13

Can Hungary’s Magyar​ deliver on his promise​s of reform a​nd restore a relationship to the EU?

Hungary’s new leadership has pledged to reverse years of democratic backsliding, but they must act quickly

The Guardian - UK · May 13

Ministers take office in Hungary's first non-Orbán government in 16 years

Hungary's new Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Péter Magyar, has been sworn in, marking a shift from Viktor Orbán's administration

The Independent UK · May 12

Seven-day weeks and ‘debt bondage’: China’s first electric car plant in Europe mired in allegations of worker abuse

The BYD factory being built in Szeged, Hungary, is facing scrutiny after reports of EU labour laws being violated among the Chinese migrant workforce

The Guardian - UK · May 12