Hungary’s viral dancing politician is back. Incoming Health Minister Zsolt Hegedus celebrated Prime Minister Peter Magyar‘s inauguration by once again dancing to ‘The Hanging Tree (MK Remix)’ outside the Hungarian parliament. He even brought back the same iconic moves from the original viral moment.
Notably, the new performance happened on the steps of Parliament Square. Hegedus repeated the dance, complete with air guitar moves, in front of crowds gathered to watch the inauguration on big screens. The clip then went viral across social media within hours, just like the first time.
Crucially, British singer Jalja performed a live version of the MK Remix for the inauguration. The same record powered Hegedus’s original viral moment in April, after the Tisza Party’s landslide election win. The full musical pairing now closes a months-long arc.
Then there’s the wider story. Hungary‘s political transition formally ended Viktor Orban’s 16-year run in power. Peter Magyar’s inauguration brought the new government into office. The viral dance moments have become a recurring symbol of the new era.
Plus, Hegedus has built a wider profile beyond politics. The orthopaedic surgeon’s energy has resonated across Europe online. The MK remix of ‘The Hanging Tree’ meanwhile keeps charting fresh streams every time the clip recirculates. Watch the new dance via the Euronews video page.