Hungary’s Magyar kicks off his first foreign trip as prime minister to ally Poland
Hungary's new Prime Minister Péter Magyar has embarked on his first foreign trip to Poland, seeking lessons on political transformation. His government aims to reverse the authoritarian policies of his predecessor, Viktor Orbán, following a significant electoral victory. Magyar's visit highlights the parallels between Hungary and Poland's recent political changes and the challenges ahead in restoring democratic norms.
- ▪Péter Magyar's Tisza party won 53% of the vote, marking a historic electoral victory in Hungary.
- ▪Magyar's government plans to dismantle the political system established by Viktor Orbán over 16 years.
- ▪The prime minister's visit to Poland aims to learn from its recent political transformation under Donald Tusk.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onHungary’s Magyar kicks off his first foreign trip as prime minister to ally PolandHungary's new prime minister, Péter Magyar, is visiting Poland, a traditional ally that can offer plenty of lessons on political transformation and restoring democratic normsByJUSTIN SPIKE Associated Press and CLAUDIA CIOBANU Associated PressMay 19, 2026, 1:06 AM1:48Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar speaks during a press conference following the meeting of the government in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, May 18, 2026.
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