Péter Magyar, the new Hungarian Prime Minister, has received requests for a Hungarian return to the Eurovision Song Contest.

During a recent visit to Vienna, Péter Magyar was interviewed by ORF, the Austrian national broadcaster and the host broadcaster of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest. During the interview, Péter Magyar was asked if he believed that Hungary could participate in Eurovision again soon. Péter Magyar had the following to say:

“To be honest, it’s not up to the Hungarian Prime Minister. It’s not my decision whether Hungary will participate again in this contest. I have received many letters and pleas from the younger generation to nominate Hungary to this competition. So, I will instruct the Minister or State Secretary for Culture to investigate or scrutinise our opportunities and I will come back to you and to the younger generations with a reply. I hope so. There is no objection from my part and there is no sense not to participate in such a contest.”

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Author: Richard Taylor

Source: Eurovoix