Peter Magyar, leader of Hungary's Tisza Party, speaks to the press in front of the Sandor Palace after he met with Hungarian President Tamas Sulyok in Budapest, Hungary, April 15, 2026. Hungarian President Tamas Sulyok on Wednesday morning asked Peter Magyar, leader of the Tisza Party, to form a new government after the party's victory in the parliamentary elections. (Photo by David Balogh/Xinhua)

BUDAPEST, April 15 (Xinhua) -- Hungarian President Tamas Sulyok on Wednesday morning asked Peter Magyar, leader of the Tisza Party, to form a new government after the party's victory in the parliamentary elections.

In a post on social media, Sulyok said that "in light of the clear election result, I have informed (the Tisza party's) President Peter Magyar in advance that, in accordance with my duties defined in the Fundamental Law, I will officially nominate him for the position of prime minister at the inaugural session of parliament."

Speaking after their meeting at the Sandor Palace, Magyar said the president indicated that the inaugural session of the new parliament could be held in early May. He noted that while the earliest possible date could be May 4, following the May Day long weekend, it is "more realistically" likely to be held on May 6 or 7.

He added that according to Hungary's Fundamental Law, the new parliament must convene within 30 days of the election.

With nearly all votes counted, Tisza has gained a qualified majority, according to the National Election Office on Monday. ■

Peter Magyar, leader of Hungary's Tisza Party, speaks to the press in front of the Sandor Palace after he met with Hungarian President Tamas Sulyok in Budapest, Hungary, April 15, 2026. Hungarian President Tamas Sulyok on Wednesday morning asked Peter Magyar, leader of the Tisza Party, to form a new government after the party's victory in the parliamentary elections. (Photo by David Balogh/Xinhua)