"On catching sight of journalists from a pro-Kremlin Moscow newspaper, Magyar called out: “I welcome the Russian propaganda media. Enjoy the freedom and the regime change!” The crowd responded with thunderous applause and chants of “Russians, go home!” Peter Magyar of the Tisza Party has promised sweeping change in Hungary after 16 years of Orban rule"
"This was a response to revelations about former Prime Minister Viktor Orban's attempts to ingratiate himself with Russian President Vladimir Putin during a phone call last fall. According to media reports, Orban allegedly promised Putin support “in every respect” in an almost submissive manner. A new beginning It should come as no surprise, therefore, that when Hungary's new parliament convenes on Saturday, and 45-year-old Peter Magyar and his ministers take their oaths of office, things will be done differently."
"The incoming PM has declared the day a “system change holiday.” It has been announced that not only the Hungarian national anthem will be played at the handover of power, but also the European Anthem, the anthem of the Szekelys, a Hungarian minority in Romania's Transylvania region, and the unofficial anthem of Hungary's Roma community. The playing of this last anthem in particular is an unprecedented gesture of respect toward the community of roughly 700,000 Roma in Hungary."
Peter Magyar has a talent for turning situations to his advantage through small gestures that strongly influence public reaction. At a campaign event in southern Hungary in early April, he noticed journalists from a pro-Kremlin Moscow newspaper and called out, “I welcome the Russian propaganda media. Enjoy the freedom and the regime change!” The crowd applauded and chanted “Russians, go home!” The remark followed reports that Viktor Orban tried to ingratiate himself with Vladimir Putin, allegedly promising support “in every respect.” When Magyar’s government takes office, the oath day is declared a “system change holiday.” Multiple anthems will be played, including the European Anthem, the Szekelys anthem, and the unofficial Roma anthem, marking unprecedented respect for Hungary’s Roma community.
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