EU relieved to see back of Orbán but Magyar’s Hungary may still present problems

The Guardian - World News Political StrategyNews ReportEN 4 min read 100% complete by Jennifer Rankin in BrusselsApril 13, 2026 at 06:38 PM

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The EU is relieved by Viktor Orbán's defeat in Hungary, hoping it will lead to a shift in the country's stance on key EU policies. Péter Magyar's victory raises questions about Hungary's future support for Ukraine, particularly regarding a €90 billion loan and sanctions against Russia. While Magyar has expressed willingness to support the loan under certain conditions, his views on Ukraine's EU accession and the long-term impact of sanctions are causing concern, especially among countries like Poland and the Baltics. The EU aims to work with the new Hungarian government to address these issues, including energy dependence on Russia, with the goal of phasing out Russian energy imports by 2035. The appointment of Anita Orbán as foreign minister is expected to play a central role in shaping Hungary's foreign policy.

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Magyar hopes Russia’s aggression on Ukraine would end soon and then Europe would “immediately” lift sanctions.

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Magyar said he was ready to support the €90bn EU loan for Ukraine as long as Hungary did not take part.

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Magyar's Tisza party has promised to phase out Russian energy imports by 2035.

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Péter Magyar's victory was all the sweeter, as voters decisively rejected Orbán’s fear-mongering campaign.

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Hungary under Magyar looks likely to be a “normal” EU member state.

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Bart De Wever 30% Anita Orbán 40% Poland 40% Vladimir Putin 50% Volodymyr Zelenskyy 60% Ursula von der Leyen ×260% Russia ×470% Hungary ×680% Ukraine ×780% Péter Magyar ×680% Viktor Orbán ×590% European Union ×890%

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hungary 90% eu 90% viktor orbán 80% péter magyar 70% ukraine 70% sanctions on russia 60% energy imports 50% eu loan 50% eu accession 50% european politics 40%