Hungary has entered a new political era. After 16 years ofViktor Orbán’s rule, Péter Magyar and the TISZA party have secured a sweeping election victory, reportedly with a two-thirds majority. What happens next?
In this Deep Dive episode of Talk Eastern Europe, host Alexandra Karppi speaks with Zsuzsanna Vegh, an expert on Central Europe and democratic resilience from the German Marshall Fund. They discuss the dramatic election result and what it could mean for Hungary, the European Union, and the wider region.
In the interview, Zsuzsanna discusses:
- How Péter Magyar could begin dismantling Orbán’s politicalsystem
- Anti-corruption reforms, media changes, and constitutionaloverhaul
- Frozen EU funds and whether Hungary’s economy couldrebound quickly
- What this means for Viktor Orbán and the future of Fidesz
- The impact on Robert Fico, Aleksandar Vučić, and illiberalalliances in Central Europe
- Hungary’s future relationship with European Union, NATO,Ukraine, and the Western Balkans
- Russian influence, intelligence scandals, and regionalsecurity risks
Is this the end of the Orbán era or just the beginning of anew political struggle?
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