Orbán’s fall in Hungary offers EU chances to advance Ukraine and Western Balkans, though challenges remain for full cooperation.
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The end of Viktor Orbán’s power in Hungary and the rise of Péter Magyar are seen as a potential opportunity for the European Union to overcome obstacles hindering common action, particularly regarding Ukraine and the Western Balkans, although many challenges remain. While the change in government in Budapest could benefit EU enlargement policy, the impact is uncertain. Regarding Ukraine, the departure of the former prime minister has unblocked European funding, but formal negotiations on the ‘Fundamental’ cluster of chapters are still pending. A less obstructionist stance from Budapest would help the EU act more coherently, though complex issues remain. For the Western Balkans and Georgia, Orbán’s past alignment with autocrats may create space for progress, but Magyar’s foreign policy approach is not entirely predictable. Overall, while the change in Hungary is favorable, it does not guarantee an end to the use of the veto, and the broader issue of overcoming unanimity in EU decision-making remains a complex, ongoing debate.
