💭 What comes after Fidesz? I enjoyed chatting w/ @elmirab.bsky.social about Magyar’s rise and the durability of Orbanism. We discussed Hungary’s future inside the EU, and the legacy of Orbán-era policies. 🎧 Give it a listen & follow Interruptrr on Substack: interruptrr.substack.com/p/peter-magy...

🔥 The Magyar-government is formed. Hungary's new foreign minister is Anita Orbán. ➡️ The new government will back NATO & EU, regional ties & Hungarians abroad while defending national sovereignty & seeking less confrontational EU relations. 🔗 My overview for @ecfr.eu: ecfr.eu/article/tisz...

💥Hungary's newly elected PM Péter Magyar, in his first speech, apologizes to victims of the Orbán government's smear campaigns and harassment, including NGOs and journalists. For 16 years, dozens if not hundreds of us had to endure our newsrooms being taken over, surveillance and pressure campaigns.

✨ On Europe Day, the flag of the EU returned to the Hungarian parliament as Péter Magyar was sworn in as Hungary's prime minister. He promised to re-anchor Hungary in Europe and restore democracy. Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule has come to an end. 📺 My interview with @deutschewelle.dw.com: t.ly/5or-h

Hungary's new PM Péter Magyar "...pledged to build a more inclusive Hungary, one that would be more free, humane and hopeful than under Orbán’s populist nationalist movement. “What connects us will be stronger than what divides us,” he said." May that be! www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m...

What are the most immediate challenges Hungary's new government needs to tackle? ➡️Restoring the rule of law ➡️Kickstarting the economy by unfreezing EU funds ➡️Unrolling sectoral reforms with transparency and accountability Read more in my piece for @gssc-lt.bsky.social: www.gssc.lt/en/publicati...

🕚 Today is Viktor Orbán's last day as Hungary's prime minister. 🎧 We discussed what's next for Fidesz and Tisza with @matisaksk.bsky.social in his Global Agora podcast: ko-fi.com/post/Podcats...

Expert Zsuzsanna Végh analyzes the challenges after Viktor Orbán’s 16 years in power - from institutional reform and economic recovery to rebuilding ties with the EU. What would Magyar’s 16-member cabinet mean for Hungary’s political direction? Read more: www.gssc.lt/en/publicati...

Regime change in #Hungary: What’s next for Péter #Magyar and Viktor #Orbán? My🎙 #podcast, #TheGlobalAgora, with @veghzsuzsanna.bsky.social. ▶️ ko-fi.com/post/Podcats... ✅️ If you enjoy what I do, please buy me ☕️ coffee. Thank you! #politics

Regime change in #Hungary: What’s next for Péter #Magyar and Viktor #Orbán? Listen to another episode of my 🎙 #podcast, #TheGlobalAgora. I talked to @veghzsuzsanna.bsky.social. ▶️ podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/and... #politics

What does the Hungarian election teach us about electoral autocracies? They can be more vulnerable than they appear and can be defeated when democratic forces across sectors adapt strategically to capitalize on moments of declining regime legitimacy. For @revdem2020.bsky.social: t.ly/VrEhG

✍️ Hungary’s election shows that electoral autocracies can be more vulnerable than they appear and can be defeated when democratic opposition forces adapt strategically and coordinate across sectors, @veghzsuzsanna.bsky.social writes in her op-ed. 🇭🇺🗳️ 🧑‍💻 Read it now: 👉 tinyurl.com/jxxyw9p9

📣 Challenging Illiberal Power: Democratic Campaigns in Central and Eastern Europe 🗓️ Thursday, 23 April 2026 ⏰ 9:15am ET/15:15 CET 📍 Online Speakers: Anna Vindics, Martin Burgr, Sven Gerst, @veghzsuzsanna.bsky.social 🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/4cSQNoS

Is #Hungary rethinking its #China strategy or recalibrating it? @veghzsuzsanna.bsky.social#Hungary#Chinaoints to a more nuanced approach to Chinese investment. Rather than a single-minded vision, Hungary seems to remain open within the boundaries of its alliance commitments. More here: https://bit.ly/3OgOzGq

#Hungary’s incoming prime minister, Peter Magyar, is moving fast to take over from Viktor Orban within weeks, pledging to end 16 years of democratic backsliding. @veghzsuzsanna.bsky.social talks with Viola Gienger about how this election result happened and what’s ahead:

Looking at Tisza's sweeping victory in Hungary, we can gain insights into how competitive autocracies can be defeated. My non-comprehensive take for @gmfus.bsky.social about Péter Magyar's electoral strategy. 🔗 www.gmfus.org/news/magyar-...

Hungarians made history on April 12 when they ousted Prime Minister Orbán and his Fidesz party after 16 years in government. GMF’s @veghzsuzsanna.bsky.social explains how the Tisza party’s strategy gives insights into how competitive autocracies can be defeated. 🔗 Read here: https://bit.ly/4tdLuWN

GMF's Zsuzsanna Végh in The Guardian on Orban's defeat: “Effectively, Ukraine is portrayed as a main enemy. This is not just about Ukraine per se, but it fits into the standard strategy of the governing party, of mobilising its electorate through generating fear in society.” https://bit.ly/4tIYymO

Could #Hungary's media landscape change after 16 years? The public media may undergo a reform now that there's a mandate under #Magyar but it won't be simple. @veghzsuzsanna.bsky.social#Hungary#Magyartates that #Orbán has dominated the public and private sector for so long, reform will be painful and complex.

Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has suffered a crushing election defeat. On CNBC, GMF's Zsuzsanna Végh discussed Hungary's election and what the result could mean for Hungary’s relations with the European Union, the United States and Russia. ↪️ Watch the interview here: https://cnb.cx/4cgT2AU

GMF's Zsuzsanna Végh in @michellegoldberg.bsky.social's @nytimes.com column on what Orban's defeat means for the rest of the world: "There is a strong narrative of commitment to the European Union and NATO." ➡️Read here: https://nyti.ms/48I4kgm

Für alle, die nicht dabei sein konnten: Das Webinar zur Wahl in Ungarn mit @pawelzerka.bsky.social, @veghzsuzsanna.bsky.social, Piotr Buras und @jeremycliffe.bsky.social steht ab sofort zum Nachschauen zur Verfügung ecfr.eu/event/ecfr-e...

@veghzsuzsanna.bsky.social stated at our webinar today that the initial focus of Hungary's new government will be on domestic politics, adopting immediate reforms to recover economic malfunctions. Listen to the full conversation: https://bit.ly/3OgOzGq

What an election it was! Record numbers at the polls in Hungary, sweeping victory for Tisza, and a shockingly early concession from PM Orbán. Join us at 4:00 pm CET / 10:00 am ET! We start shortly.

Good time to read @veghzsuzsanna.bsky.social's comprehensive overview of Tisza's foreign policy profile. ecfr.eu/article/tisz...

🚨Today at 14:00! Piotr Buras, @veghzsuzsanna.bsky.social and @pawelzerka.bsky.social will discuss the Hungarian election results and dive into what Hungarian voters are thinking, their expectations, frustrations, and how durable any political shift might be. Join us: https://bit.ly/3OgOzGq

Tisza looks on track to lead the next Hungarian government. But what are the European and foreign policy positions of its supporters? Our @ecfr.eu pre-election poll tells a nuanced story: ecfr.eu/article/why-...

History is being made

#HungaryElectionThread Record turnout in #Hungary; 37,98% until 11:00 am. Expect final turnaround in the range of 65-80%. (2022:69%) This benefits #Tisza also structuraly: extreme high turnout lowers the chances of the extreme-right party Our Homeland to clear the 5% threshold.

Hungary’s turnout is BRUTAL: 37.98% by 11am (2022: 22.77%), pointing to 75–80% or more overall. In such a scenario, Orbán’s chances look slim, and it’s unlikely any party beyond Fidesz and Péter Magyar’s Tisza clears the 5% threshold. Follow me for more #HungaryElection updates.

Hungary’s election on April 12th could unseat Viktor Orban after 16 years in power. Even if Orban does cling on, the improbable run of opposition leader Peter Magyar still holds lessons for Europe’s mainstream, writes Tibor Dessewffy. Read our latest commentary: https://bit.ly/4e8U3NP

Reposting this thread for one last time. Early morning participation is already at record high, on track for a record turnout. Happy voting! 🇭🇺

"...today’s pro-democracy governments discover booby traps laid by their predecessors and confront all kinds of veto players. But Poland’s experience has been instructive, highlighting the need for bold action and the right support from external actors."

Hungary's election on Sunday may well be the most important European vote this year. @ecfr.eu's New Politics Project is following it closely. ecfr.eu/npp

In her latest for GMF, @veghzsuzsanna.bsky.social argues that endorsements from foreign friends may not be enough to win reelection for the Hungarian prime minister. Read more: https://bit.ly/4dGgeuQ

𝗨𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁: Hungary After the Ballot: Change, Continuity, or Contestation? 🗓️ Monday, 13 April 2026 ⏰ 10:00am-11:00am ET | 4:00pm-5:00pm CET 📍Online Speakers: Daniel Hegedüs, Bulcsu Hunyadi, Zsuzsanna Végh and Melissa Hooper. 🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/3PUvtGI

Endorsements from foreign friends may not be enough to win reelection for Fidesz. While building his transnational illiberal network, Orbán seemingly has become detached from domestic realities. My two cents for @gmfus.bsky.social ahead of the election. ➡️ www.gmfus.org/news/reckoni...

Our new pre-election polling reveals that Hungarians see a need for a “different” relationship with the EU, but divergences remain on Ukraine. Here are the key takeaways 👇 ecfr.eu/article/why-...

If you want to read about the Hungarian election in Italian, @ottolanza.bsky.social has you covered ⤵️

🇭🇺 Hungary’s parliamentary election on April 12 is becoming the most consequential since Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz party returned to power in 2010. In her op-ed for @justsecurity.org, GMF’s @veghzsuzsanna.bsky.social outlines the stakes for Hungary, the US and the EU. Read it: https://bit.ly/3OusZOG

"He will not be an easy partner." @veghzsuzsanna.bsky.social warns that a Peter Magyar victory in #Hungary would not guarantee smooth relations with the EU. More on #F24Debate ➡️ https://go.france24.com/LdC

🇭🇺 Hungary is about to have its most competitive election since 2010, but the system is marred with distortions. In my interview for OKO.press, we discussed with Paulina Pacula what may unfold on and around election day. 📰 Read it here (in Polish, no paywall): oko.press/wybory-na-we...

🇭🇺 GMF's Zsuzsanna Vegh joined France 24 to discuss the latest developments around Hungary's upcoming high-stakes election and what the results could mean for Europe. Watch: https://bit.ly/47NQcC9

"EU leaders have spent 15 years treating Orbán as an anomaly to be managed rather than an existential threat to be confronted."

📺 Last night I joined @france24.com to discuss the broader context of the Hungarian election. I spoke of VP J.D. Vance's Budapest visit, how PM Orbán transformed Fidesz into a far right force, what to make of his alignment with Moscow & Washington, and if the Patriots are in any way united.

📣 𝗨𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁: Hungary After the Ballot: Change, Continuity, or Contestation? 🗓️ Monday, 13 April 2026 ⏰ 10:00am-11:00am ET | 4:00pm-5:00pm CET 📍Online 🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/3PUvtGI

⚠️ Hungary’s Election Could End Orbán’s Rule — But Will It End His Power? The election offers a real-world stress test of how resilient entrenched illiberal systems are when confronted with electoral vulnerability. ➡️ My article for @justsecurity.org: www.justsecurity.org/135860/hunga...

Hungary’s parliamentary election on April 12 is becoming the most competitive and consequential since Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz party returned to power in 2010. @veghzsuzsanna.bsky.social outlines the stakes for #Hungary, the US and the EU: www.justsecurity.org/135860/hunga...

🗳️ What is at stake for the EU in the Hungarian election? Whether it will continue to have a Russian Trojan horse among its ranks or a new government that treats its European allies as partners. I spoke to @robschmitz.bsky.social on @npr.org's All Things Considered. 🎧 www.npr.org/2026/04/05/n...