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EU Anthem Plays in Hungary Parliament as Magyar Sworn In
Source: Yahoo News
Hungarian parliamentarians stood and sang the anthem of the European Union, Ode to Joy, after Peter Magyar was officially sworn in as prime minister on Saturday, May 9, marking an end to Viktor Orban’s 16 years in power.
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Read more: https://www.yahoo.com/news/videos/eu-anthem-plays-hungary-parliament-172654241.html
Six members of a far-right party walked out in protest before the anthem was played.
Bluesky post from journalist Adam Schwarz, where I first learned of this:
Hungary’s parliament sings “Ode to Joy†— the anthem of Europe — after Péter Magyar is sworn in as prime minister.
— Adam Schwarz (@adamjschwarz.bsky.social) 2026-05-09T14:25:21.997Z
Hungary is once again a proud member of the European Union.
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Congratulations, Hungary!
