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Parliamentary elections were held in Hungary on April 12, determining the country’s future prime minister. Péter Magyar, the leader of the victorious opposition party Tisza, will fill the position. The ruling party of incumbent President Viktor Orbán, Fidesz, suffered a crushing defeat. According to the results, Tisza won 135 seats in parliament, Fidesz won 57 seats, and the underdog Mi Hazank party won seven seats. Analysts’ predictions of possible election interference, vote rigging, and subsequent public unrest proved incorrect. However, that does not mean that Hungary will fade into the background of the news headlines.
The country is currently facing difficult economic and political circumstances. The new leadership will have to make difficult—and sometimes extremely unpopular—decisions. Furthermore, it is highly likely that many of the campaign promises will have to be abandoned. Issues regarding cooperation with the European Union leadership remain contentious. Tensions with Ukraine remain high due to Budapest’s blocking of a new loan for Kyiv under a fabricated pretext, which led to the disruption of Russian oil supplies. Hungary’s vulnerability to energy insecurity and critical dependence on Russian energy resources have not been resolved. The growing global energy shortage is bringing this problem to the forefront. Future Prime Minister Péter Magyar has made several statements to the media that shed light on Budapest’s possible future political course.
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Causes of the condition
Viktor Orbán’s 16-year reign has come to an end. Since the elections passed peacefully, and the former prime minister congratulated his successor, Péter Magyar, on his victory, the likelihood of political turmoil has decreased significantly. A renewal of the political elite has begun in Hungary, which will benefit the country.
A month before the election, the situation did not look so bad for Orbán. In fact, the vote was very close along party lines, and the defeat occurred in the single-member districts. Before the election, it was believed that Fidesz could make up for losses in the main vote there thanks to its authority and administrative resources.
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Several factors could have contributed to the ruling party’s defeat, in addition to the people’s desire for political change. One is the publication of conversations between the country’s leadership and their Russian counterparts. Media outlets created the impression that Budapest is a spineless puppet of Moscow, though this is not the case. Hungary has always pursued a multi-vector policy, maintaining close contacts with the current U.S. administration, for example.
The Donald Trump factor may have been another significant reason for Orbán’s election defeat. The U.S. president actively campaigned for his ally, and Vice President J.D. Vance traveled to Hungary to support the incumbent prime minister, which was unusual. Trump’s support might have been helpful when Orbán first became president, as his global approval rating was extremely high. It reinforced his image as a strong leader who could resolve major global conflicts. Some conflicts were indeed temporarily frozen. However, Trump is now an extremely unpopular figure, not only in the U.S., but also around the world. His support could hurt more than help because things have changed so drastically over the past year. Moreover, Washington’s actions precisely caused an energy crisis that hit Hungary very hard.
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Fresh blood
In about a month and a half, Péter Magyar will assume the role of Hungary’s prime minister, bringing changes to Budapest’s policies. Although Magyar is also a right-wing politician, he is neither pro-Russia nor Euroskeptic—a key change from Orbán. Additionally, Tisza is a right-wing party comprised of former Fidesz members who remain loyal to the ruling party’s general direction, yet disagree with Orbán on several issues. Overall, their views are similar; the difference lies in the details.
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It is possible, then, that Hungary will stop blocking European initiatives aimed at helping Ukraine. For years, Orbán has consistently blocked the use of the “Peace Fund” to purchase weapons for the Ukrainian Armed Forces. That amounts to another six billion euros that the European Commission may now be able to allocate.
Hungary is also a buyer of Russian oil and has been granted an exemption from sanctions. The Druzhba pipeline remains idle, but Kyiv has promised once again to repair it by the end of May, just in time for Magyar’s inauguration. He will face a difficult dilemma: If the new government wants to normalize relations with the EU, it must support moving away from Russian oil and gas. However, doing so in the midst of a crisis, when it could immediately affect domestic prices, would be unwise.
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On April 13, Péter Magyar held a press conference following his election victory. The points he raised provide insight into the direction Budapest plans to take and how it will shape its relations with allies and adversaries.
Magyar stated that he has no intention of confronting Brussels. “We are not going to Brussels to fight,” he said. Despite existing problems within the EU, including excessive bureaucracy, he said that Hungary is ready to compromise. He also emphasized that Budapest will defend the country’s interests on the international stage, calling for faster decision-making within the EU and the formation of a “united voice” for the union.
Magyar confirmed his support for the decision to not participate in providing Ukraine with a €90 billion loan, which had previously been blocked by Viktor Orbán’s government. “I don’t understand why this issue is being raised again now,” he said. Magyar noted that Hungary is in a difficult economic situation and cannot afford to borrow more money. At the same time, he stated that Budapest will no longer use its veto power to block the loan to Ukraine.
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The politician also spoke out against Ukraine’s accelerated accession to the EU. He said that a country currently in a state of conflict cannot be admitted to the union. Magyar added that Ukraine must go through the standard accession procedure. “If Ukraine completes all the negotiations, a referendum on Ukraine’s admission to the EU will be held in Hungary. However, I don’t think that will happen in the near future, nor in the next ten years,” he explained.
The Tisza leader expressed hope that EU sanctions against Moscow would be lifted once the conflict ends. He stated that Russia remains a neighboring state and that the European Union should not “shoot itself in the foot.”
Mágyár stated his intention to diversify supply sources, yet he emphasized that abandoning Russian energy resources is impossible. “We must not forget that we cannot change geography. Russia will remain here. Hungary will remain here,” he said. He said that the country will purchase oil wherever it is “most profitable and safe.” He also noted that attacks on the Druzhba pipeline and the conflict with Iran pose risks to energy security.
Magyar specifically noted his willingness to engage in pragmatic cooperation with Moscow and thanked the Russian government for its response to the election results. “I thank them for respecting the choice of Hungarian voters and the Hungarian people,” he said.
He also said he would like to discuss the terms and cost of the existing energy agreements between Hungary and the Russian Federation with Russia, including those regarding the Paks-2 nuclear power plant. “If necessary, we will negotiate; if necessary, we will terminate; if necessary, we will improve the financial terms,” he said. However, Magyar stated that he does not plan to be the first to reach out to the Russian leader. “If Vladimir Putin calls, I will answer, though I don’t think that will be necessary,” he said.
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Magyar is proving to be an extremely balanced politician. He plans to lift the veto on the proposed European loan for Ukraine but does not intend to allocate funds to Kyiv himself so as to avoid straining relations with Moscow. This move may please Brussels and lead to improved relations. Statements regarding the planned diversification of energy procurement leave the door open for global suppliers while maintaining current supplies from Russia. Once again, it appears that the new prime minister is trying not to offend anyone. Magyar did not openly support Ukraine’s accession to the EU either, citing the need to follow formal procedures.
These measured steps seem extremely rational and consistent before taking office. However, we must not forget that national leaders do not operate in a vacuum. They are subject to a multitude of external and internal influences. Hungary simply cannot remain completely neutral toward everyone. Washington, Brussels, and Moscow will seek to gain leverage over Budapest by any means necessary to secure the best possible terms. In such a case, Magyar’s actions may conflict with his current statements.
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looks and sounds like a lolita.
let’s see what happens with this. but with evidence that ukraine and other countries were interfering into the hungarian elections, and all of them desperately wanting to get rid or orban i suspect magyar will be yet another lapdog of the west and will do whatever the pedophile class in brussels wants, and of course align with the zionist mafia in ukraine. perhaps prepare for war in the whole of europe now.
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