From chants on trams to a parliament rave, young Hungarians provided a soundtrack for Orbán’s defeat - AP News

From chants on trams to a parliament rave, young Hungarians provided a soundtrack for Orbán’s defeat  AP News

JD Vance defends backing 'great guy' Orbán's campaign after landslide defeat

Hungary's leader was a "great guy" who did a "very good job", the US vice-president said, but he was sure he could work with Péter Magyar.

Hungary’s Populist Paradox

We look at what Viktor Orban’s defeat tells us about a model of government in which politics are more important than the economy.

By Katrin Bennhold

Trump Seen as a Risk by Europe’s Far Right After Orban Loss - Bloomberg.com

Trump Seen as a Risk by Europe’s Far Right After Orban Loss  Bloomberg.com

Opinion | Democrats Can Learn From Orbán’s Defeat - WSJ

Opinion | Democrats Can Learn From Orbán’s Defeat  WSJ

Why Hungary will find it hard to dismantle the Orbán system

The country has become beholden to former premier’s oligarchs and Russian interests, experts warn

In a joyful Budapest, I see the chance of an unprecedented transition | Timothy Garton Ash

With the ejection of Trumpian hero Viktor Orbán, Hungarians demanded a restored democracy. Now, Europe must support them To be in Budapest last Sunday evening was to see history again being made on the Danube. As rapturous crowds gathered on the riverbank opposite the brightly illuminated parliament building, chanting “Ria-ria Hungaria!” and “Hungary-Europe!”, we all knew that the implications of the dramatic election victory for the Tisza party of Péter Magyar go far beyond this one central...

By Timothy Garton Ash

Trump and Putin just lost their ‘poster boy’ in Europe. What now for Hungary? - CNN

Trump and Putin just lost their ‘poster boy’ in Europe. What now for Hungary?  CNN

Hungarian foreign minister again destroying documents, reports indicate possible Russian involvement

Anita Orbán, potential future Hungarian foreign minister, has warned incumbent Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó that destroying documents is unlawful.

By Ivanna Kostina,Serhiy Sydorenko,Alona Mazurenko

'No time to waste': Magyar vows new era in Hungary after ousting Orban

Hungarian election winner Peter Magyar promised on Monday to usher in a "new era" in Hungarian politics, restoring democratic standards and unblocking European Union funds, following a landslide victoryover a MAGA- and Moscow-aligned incumbentthat will likely anchor Budapest in the EU mainstream.

By FRANCE24

Donald Trump is reagált Orbán Viktor vereségére

Hétfőn még inkább elmenekült a magyar választással kapcsolatos kérdés elől.

By szerzo@hvg.hu (HVG)

Kremlin declares Putin was ‘never friends with Orban’ after historic election defeat

Viktor Orban was key to blocking a £78 billion EU loan to Ukraine using funds from frozen Russian assets

By Alex Croft

‘Swift work to be done’ after call with Hungary’s Magyar, EU’s von der Leyen says - The Straits Times

‘Swift work to be done’ after call with Hungary’s Magyar, EU’s von der Leyen says  The Straits Times

Kemi Badenoch wants to be Britain’s Peter Magyar

The Tory leader hopes to attack the right while remaining extraordinarily right-wing

By Ethan Croft

[Ryu Kwon-ha] Why Poland is turning to Korea

The Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk's visit to Seoul on Sunday has once again cast a spotlight on the burgeoning relationship between South Korea and Poland. This visit is far from a mere diplomatic formality. Against the backdrop of a European security architecture and industrial order being fundamentally reshaped by the war in Ukraine, this summit serves as a critical litmus test for how far and deep the strategic partnership between these two nations can expand. The area where Poland’s expe

By The Korea Herald

Viktor Orban will always be the man who kept Hungary’s Jews safe - opinion

Hungary stands out as a nation in the middle of Europe where Jewish life is thriving.

Orban’s defeat topples a pillar of Europe’s far right, prompts scrutiny of MAGA links

Europe’s far right has lost one of its biggest champions with the defeat of Hungary’s nationalist leader Viktor Orban in Sunday’s election. Orban’s government provided a blueprint for right-wing populist and illiberal politicians, earning plaudits from the likes of U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. In his 16 years in office, he […]

Türkiye aims to advance partnership with Hungary, Erdoğan tells Magyar

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Hungary’s incoming Prime Minister Peter Magyar discussed the future of bilateral ties and regional and global issues in a phone call, Türkiye...

Once inspired by Orban, Hungary's Peter Magyar unseats him in landmark election - The Daily Star

Once inspired by Orban, Hungary's Peter Magyar unseats him in landmark election  The Daily Star

Ukraine may receive first tranche of €90 billion EU loan by end of Q2 2026 – European Commission

Key elements of a €90 billion credit support package for Ukraine from the European Union have already been prepared, and the first tranche could be disbursed in the second quarter of 2026.

Elon Musk Hits Back at Alex Soros Regarding Hungarian Elections

On Sunday evening, figures from the political and economic spheres offered their congratulations to the Tisza Party and Péter Magyar on their landslide election victory, including Alex Soros, the son of George Soros, Magyar Nemzet reported.  In his post, Alex Soros wrote: “The people of Hungary have taken back their country! A resounding rejection of […] The post Elon Musk Hits Back at Alex Soros Regarding Hungarian Elections appeared first on Hungary Today.

By Hungary Today

"He wanted to destroy me": behind Péter Magyar's victory in Hungary, his explosive divorce from Judit Varga - Seneweb

"He wanted to destroy me": behind Péter Magyar's victory in Hungary, his explosive divorce from Judit Varga  Seneweb