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Poland instead of Moscow: Magyar’s first visit strikes at Orbán’s legacy

Hungary’s new Prime Minister Péter Magyar has chosen Poland for his first official foreign visit — a move that is far more than a matter of diplomatic protocol. The trip, which began on May 19, marks the first major foreign policy signal from Budapest after Magyar’s election victory over Viktor Orbán and the end of a 16-year political era that had reshaped Hungary’s relations with the European Union, Poland, Ukraine and Russia.

19 May 2026-12:21
Wanted ex-Polish minister flees Hungary as Magyar takes power

Former Polish Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro has reportedly left Hungary following political changes in Budapest and signals from the new Hungarian leadership that he could face extradition.

11 May 2026-12:43
Péter Magyar takes office as Hungary’s PM

Peter Magyar has officially assumed office as Hungary’s new prime minister after defeating Viktor Orbán in the election.

09 May 2026-17:14
Meloni and Magyar reinforce connections after Orbán

Italy and Hungary indicated on Thursday that their relationship will stay strong following Viktor Orbán’s departure, with his successor Péter Magyar and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni pledging close cooperation.

07 May 2026-19:42
Europe pushes ahead on Ukraine as US support weakens

European leaders are increasing support for Ukraine amid signs that the United States is stepping back from its involvement in the conflict with Russia. The shift became more visible after US President Donald Trump stated that responsibility for Ukraine’s future should largely fall on Europe.

07 May 2026-13:09
Fico vs. Orbán: Changing dynamics

Zelenskyy said they had invited each other to meet. Slovakia's prime minister has backed Viktor Orbán's isolated line on Ukraine, though less fervently than the outgoing Hungarian leader.

03 May 2026-09:57
Viktor Orbán's son ends military service

Orbán was sworn into the Hungarian Defence Forces in 2019 and, in 2020, was sent to the prestigious Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the UK for a nine-month training course.

22 Apr 2026-22:43
Peter Magyar sets out vision to unlock EU funds by mid-May

Hungary's election winner Peter Magyar said on Wednesday his cabinet could be sworn in by mid-May and take quick steps to release billions of suspended European Union funding, while clashing with allies of his predecessor ‌who remain in place.

15 Apr 2026-16:39
From Orbán to Magyar: Hungary shifts power and goals, but not its interests

Editor’s note: Abulfaz Babazadeh is a scientist, a scholar of Japanese studies, and a political observer, as well as a member of the Union of Journalists of Azerbaijan. The views expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect the position of News.Az.

14 Apr 2026-14:37
Why Hungary voted against Orbán’s political model

Editor's note: Kohán Mátyás is a Deputy Editor at Mandiner.hu and a prominent Hungarian expert. The article reflects the personal opinion of the author and may not coincide with the views of News.Az.

13 Apr 2026-20:22