How Hungary’s Election Result Could Change Europe | The Economist

Apr 13, 2026 | How could Hungary’s election result reshape Europe? Matt Steinglass, The Economist’s Europe editor and Rosie Blau, co-host of The Intelligence podcast, discuss how Viktor Orban was ousted after 16 years in power, by Peter Magyar, the leader of the opposition, and what the resounding result means for Hungary’s economy, democracy and its relationship with Vladimir Putin and the EU.

Peter Magyar Wins Hungary Election as Orbán Concedes Defeat | DW News

Apr 12, 2026 | Hungarian opposition leader Peter Magyar is set to form the next government in Budapest after incumbent Prime Minister Viktor Orbán conceded defeat in an historic election.

Early official results showed his Tisza party leading across the country. Orbán described the result as "painful" and confirmed he had congratulated his rival.

The outcome could reshape Hungary's relationship with the European Union and NATO, and has major implications for Ukraine, where Orbán had repeatedly blocked EU support. His defeat also sends shockwaves through right-wing political movements globally, including allies of US President Donald Trump and Russia's Vladimir Putin.

Magyar campaigned on tackling corruption and restoring democratic institutions, while promising to repair ties with European partners. Our correspondents report from both campaign headquarters as Hungary enters a new political era.

Why Orbán’s Fall Looks Inevitable

Feb 19, 2026 | With Hungary's election only weeks away, opposition party Tisza continues to lead in the polls by a considerable margin and could unseat Orban's Fidesz government for the first time in over a decade. But what would this major change mean for Europe?