Hungary: What scenarios does the EU anticipate following the election?

While polls show challenger Péter Magyar as the favorite, these predictions should be taken with a grain of salt. Moreover, even if Viktor Orbán loses, he could still derail the transfer of power.

10. April 2026
Is Viktor Orbán about to become a thing of the past and no longer part of the family? Here he is with Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa during Hungary’s 2024 Council Presidency. (EC / Dati Bendo)

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Last updated: 10. April 2026