As Hungary's new Prime Minister, Magyar has already begun searching for protégés of Orban.

Peter Magyar, who became Hungary's prime minister on Saturday, immediately called for the resignation of the country's president, signaling his intention to dismantle the network of loyalists built by Viktor Orbán. Analysts warn that those who benefited from the previous system should be "very afraid." Magyar, leader of the center-right Tisza party, swept Fidesz from power in a landslide election victory last month. In his first speech as prime minister, he declared the end of the Viktor Orbán era and the network that sustained it. He also demanded the resignation of President Tamas Salyok and other Orbán-appointed officials in key judicial and oversight bodies, giving them a May 31 deadline. Journalist Zsolt Kerner of 24.hu stated that Magyar vowed justice during his campaign and is determined to deliver it. He described Magyar as "a very hard-headed guy" and warned that the first, second, and third tiers of Orbán's network should be concerned. Magyar has also stated that Hungary will no longer be a safe haven for corrupt officials or political allies. Former Polish Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro, facing charges in Poland including abuse of power and alleged diversion of funds, reportedly fled Hungary just days after Magyar took office and is now in the United States. Kerner suggested that Ziobro was likely one of Magyar's initial targets, as Magyar aims to improve relations with Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk and the Visegrad group. Under Orbán's rule, relations within the alliance deteriorated due to his pro-Russia stance. Magyar has indicated he would extradite Ziobro to Poland if requested. Reports suggest that figures who amassed significant wealth under the previous government, including businessmen seen as proxies for the old regime, may also face scrutiny. Several former Orbán associates reportedly began transferring their assets out of the country in anticipation of Magyar's crackdown on corruption. Political analyst Zsuzsanna Vegh of the German Marshall Fund emphasized that Magyar's challenge lies in dismantling the extensive network of allies Orbán placed in state institutions. She noted that simply calling for resignations doesn't guarantee compliance, and a legal battle may be necessary, potentially requiring constitutional changes. Vegh highlighted that Magyar's rapid approach could be a game-changer. Given the May 31 deadline, Tisza likely has a clear plan for how to proceed if officials refuse to resign. Vegh concluded that the system Orbán built to maintain power is already crumbling. The April election demonstrated that Orbán's strategy is no longer effective, as his system relied on loyalty, corruption, and the belief in his invincibility, a belief that has now been shattered.