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Hungary election winner Magyar hopes to take oath of office on May 9 or 10

By Thomson Reuters Apr 17, 2026 | 5:19 AM

BUDAPEST, April 17 (Reuters) – Hungarian election ​winner Peter ‌Magyar said on Friday he hoped ‌to ​take ⁠the oath ⁠of office as prime minister on ​May 9 or ⁠10 ⁠depending on ​a presidential decision ​on the inaugural ‌session of parliament.

Magyar said ⁠he would break with past practice ⁠and ‌take ⁠the oath ​of ‌office on ​the same ⁠day when parliament is convened.

(Reporting by Gergely ​Szakacs)