Hungary's Magyar says Orban trial not his call but vows accountability for lawbreakers

At the same time, he assured journalists that everyone who broke the law will be held accountable.

Asked directly whether Orban would be put on trial, Magyar replied: "Everyone who broke the law will be held accountable. But it is not for me to decide. It is not the prime minister's job to send anyone — including former Prime Minister Orban — to court or to prison."

He added that this is a matter for the judiciary.

Parliamentary elections were held in Hungary on April 12, ending Viktor Orban's 16-year rule. The opposition Tisza party, led by Magyar, won the vote.

Magyar has announced his intention to join the European Public Prosecutor's Office — a move that could open the door to investigations into the possible misuse of EU funds during Orban's tenure, Euractiv reported on April 13.

On May 9, Hungary's newly elected parliament held its inaugural session, with lawmakers sworn in and Magyar officially confirmed as prime minister.

Magyar has since apologized for the actions of the previous government and called twice on Hungarian President Tamas Sulyok to resign over his failure to challenge Orban-era policies.

He also lifted the state of emergency that Orban had imposed, citing the "threat of war," declaring that Hungary is "returning to normal life."