The incoming prime minister revealed his initial seven ministerial selections in April, shortly after defeating Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz party, ending Orbán’s 16-year tenure. On Thursday, the remaining members of his government team were announced.
Magyar recently met with Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, aiming to unblock billions in EU funds frozen due to rule-of-law issues. Officials in Brussels anticipate Hungary will align with Ukraine and make progress on these issues to unlock the funds.
In a video on X, Magyar states that his brother-in-law has been involved with the Tisza movement from the start, stressing that his selection is impartial.
“I have known him for a long time. My decision was based on his preparedness, his commitment to the rule of law,” he explained, noting that the choice was not “a political calculation but the primary one was: Who could represent the program of a functioning and humane Hungary with the most prepared and moral conviction, and unwavering honesty?”
“Fidesz has eroded the rule of law, and legal certainty and equality before the law have vanished in Hungary. To rectify this, I sought a person capable of undertaking this significant, historical task, whose professional competence is indisputable,” Magyar added.
Hungary’s new government is set to take office on May 9, which is also Europe Day—a celebration of French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman’s 1950 speech to unify coal and steel resources, forming the basis of the European Union.
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