Péter Magyar is prime minister.

It has happened. The words land with a finality that still feels improbable.

Parliament has elected Péter Magyar as Hungary’s prime minister: 140 in favour, 54 against, one abstention.

Under Hungary’s Fundamental Law, the prime minister takes office the moment parliament elects him.

This was the moment when the old order ended.

After sixteen years under Viktor Orbán, Hungary has a new prime minister.

Péter Magyar has been elected Hungary’s prime minister.