Magyar Vows Constitutional Reform and Anti-Corruption Drive, Hopes to Become Hungarian PM by May 5
Conservative candidate Peter Magyar defeated incumbent Prime Minister Viktor Orban in the Hungarian election and announced his intention to become the new Prime Minister. Magyar has pledged constitutional reform, anti-corruption measures, and the restoration of the rule of law and separation of powers. While cautious about Ukraine's EU membership, he expressed his intention to urge President Putin to cease fire. He also expressed hope for 'pragmatic cooperation' with Russia and China and aims to take office as Prime Minister by May 5.
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(Central News Agency, Budapest, April 13, comprehensive foreign report) Hungary has changed, with conservative candidate Peter Magyar defeating incumbent Prime Minister Viktor Orban with an absolute advantage. Magyar told the outside world that he would amend the constitution, fight corruption, and open a 'new era' for Hungary.
Magyar stated that the new government will strive to restore the rule of law and the system of checks and balances, and will also suspend national media broadcasts until the fairness of news content is ensured.
Regarding the Ukraine issue, Magyar does not support Kyiv's rapid accession to the EU. 'First, we are talking about a country in a state of war; it is completely impossible for the EU to accept such a country.'
However, he also said that if Russian President Vladimir Putin contacted him, he would persuade Putin to stop the war in Ukraine. 'If we talk, I can tell him that it would be good to end this four-year killing war.'
'This might just be a brief call, and I don't think he will listen to my advice to end the war.'
Magyar also thanked Russia and China for 'accepting' the election results, hoping that they, 'like Hungary, are open to pragmatic cooperation.'
He also mentioned close cooperation with the EU and NATO, but did not immediately talk about his relationship with US President Trump, whose opponent Orban's campaign had received Trump's support.
'The Hungarian people said yesterday that they will write their own history, not in Moscow, Beijing, or Washington,' he added.
Magyar stated that his party has received an unprecedented mandate, holding an absolute majority of seats, which will be conducive to implementing ambitious plans and reforms. The Hungarian people voted not just for a new term, but for a complete change of regime.
This Hungarian election is seen as a setback for far-right populism. After defeating Orban, Magyar said he would open a 'new era' for Hungary.
He urged Hungarian President Tamas Sulyok, an ally of Orban, to convene parliament 'as soon as possible.' The Hungarian president is a ceremonial head of state and must convene a new parliament within 30 days after the election to elect a new prime minister.
'Our country has no time to waste. Hungary is in trouble in all respects. The country has been plundered, looted, betrayed, indebted, and is heading for destruction.'
Magyar finally stated that he hopes to take office as Hungarian Prime Minister as early as May 5. (Compiler: Qu Xiangping) 1150414
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(Central News Agency, Budapest, April 13, comprehensive foreign report) Hungary has changed, with conservative candidate Peter Magyar defeating incumbent Prime Minister Viktor Orban with an absolute advantage. Magyar told the outside world that he would amend the constitution, fight corruption, and open a 'new era' for Hungary.
Magyar stated that the new government will strive to restore the rule of law and the system of checks and balances, and will also suspend national media broadcasts until the fairness of news content is ensured.
Regarding the Ukraine issue, Magyar does not support Kyiv's rapid accession to the EU. 'First, we are talking about a country in a state of war; it is completely impossible for the EU to accept such a country.'
However, he also said that if Russian President Vladimir Putin contacted him, he would persuade Putin to stop the war in Ukraine. 'If we talk, I can tell him that it would be good to end this four-year killing war.'
'This might just be a brief call, and I don't think he will listen to my advice to end the war.'
Magyar also thanked Russia and China for 'accepting' the election results, hoping that they, 'like Hungary, are open to pragmatic cooperation.'
He also mentioned close cooperation with the EU and NATO, but did not immediately talk about his relationship with US President Trump, whose opponent Orban's campaign had received Trump's support.
'The Hungarian people said yesterday that they will write their own history, not in Moscow, Beijing, or Washington,' he added.
Magyar stated that his party has received an unprecedented mandate, holding an absolute majority of seats, which will be conducive to implementing ambitious plans and reforms. The Hungarian people voted not just for a new term, but for a complete change of regime.
This Hungarian election is seen as a setback for far-right populism. After defeating Orban, Magyar said he would open a 'new era' for Hungary.
He urged Hungarian President Tamas Sulyok, an ally of Orban, to convene parliament 'as soon as possible.' The Hungarian president is a ceremonial head of state and must convene a new parliament within 30 days after the election to elect a new prime minister.
'Our country has no time to waste. Hungary is in trouble in all respects. The country has been plundered, looted, betrayed, indebted, and is heading for destruction.'
Magyar finally stated that he hopes to take office as Hungarian Prime Minister as early as May 5. (Compiler: Qu Xiangping) 1150414
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