According to a statement from the press office of President Tamas Sulyok, he signed a decree appointing 16 ministers nominated by the prime minister and approved by parliament

Jubilation in Budapest as Péter Magyar becomes leader and invites people to ‘step through gate of regime change’

He will replace Viktor Orban, who after 16 years of uninterrupted rule is moving into opposition together with his party, Fidesz - Hungarian Civic Alliance

Péter Magyar has been sworn in as Hungary's new prime minister, ending Viktor Orban's 16-year, right-wing leadership.

According to a statement from the press office of President Tamas Sulyok, he signed a decree appointing 16 ministers nominated by the prime minister and approved by parliament