The Tisza leader rolled out first ministers and a 16-portfolio cabinet, dismantling Orbán’s centralized model.
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Zsolt Hegedűs, a former surgeon now best known for his dance moves, will serve as health minister, while former armed forces chief Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi will take defense. László Gajdos, the director of an award-winning zoo, will serve as environment minister, and former farmer Szabolcs Bóna will oversee agriculture and food economy.
The remaining portfolios — bringing the total to 16 — are expected to include interior, justice, transport and investments, education, social affairs, a prime minister’s office, rural development, culture and digital technology, with more nominations expected in the coming days.
The restructuring marks a deliberate shift away from Orbán-era centralization of power.
Magyar is carving out separate ministries for education, health and social policy, restoring a standalone justice ministry, and limiting the interior ministry strictly to law enforcement. He is also splitting finance from the broader economy and introducing dedicated digital and environmental portfolios.
Magyar also struck a combative tone on the transition, warning that “a lot of skeletons” could emerge from the outgoing government’s financial closet and pledging to make public the state of Hungary’s books once his cabinet takes office.
Hungary’s new parliament is expected to convene around May 9–10, paving the way for the government to be formed within days.
Júlia Vadler and Joe Stanley-Smith contributed reporting.
