Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Hungary appears to be entering a new, more pro-European chapter following a landslide election victory by opposition leader Peter Magyar.
Magyar secured a decisive win, bringing an end to 16 years of rule under Viktor Orban.
In the wake of his landslide victory, the newly elected leader declared that Hungary would become a “European country again.”
While Magyar’s win is certain to bring domestic changes, it could also have significant implications for Europe’s political landscape. Hungary is now expected to unlock tens of billions of euros in aid for Ukraine and move closer in alignment with Brussels.
The result has been warmly welcomed by many European leaders. Among them, Ursula von der Leyen praised the outcome, stating that “Hungary has chosen Europe.”
So, what lies ahead for Hungary under Magyar’s leadership?
#viktororbán #petermagyar #hungary #europe #ukraine
Joining Enda Brady for this discussion:
Mark Lousau
Journalist
Andras Laszlo,
MEP for Fidesz
Gergely Rajnai
Chief Analyst at the Center for Fair Political Analysis in Budapest
Gunilla von Hall
Journalist
Roundtable is a discussion programme with an edge. Broadcast out of London and presented by Enda Brady, it's about bringing people to the table, listening to every opinion, and analysing every point of view. From fierce debate to reflective thinking, Roundtable discussions offer a different perspective on the issues that matter to you. Watch it every weekday at 15:00 GMT on TRT World.
Hungary appears to be entering a new, more pro-European chapter following a landslide election victory by opposition leader Peter Magyar.
Magyar secured a decisive win, bringing an end to 16 years of rule under Viktor Orban.
In the wake of his landslide victory, the newly elected leader declared that Hungary would become a “European country again.”
While Magyar’s win is certain to bring domestic changes, it could also have significant implications for Europe’s political landscape. Hungary is now expected to unlock tens of billions of euros in aid for Ukraine and move closer in alignment with Brussels.
The result has been warmly welcomed by many European leaders. Among them, Ursula von der Leyen praised the outcome, stating that “Hungary has chosen Europe.”
So, what lies ahead for Hungary under Magyar’s leadership?
#viktororbán #petermagyar #hungary #europe #ukraine
Joining Enda Brady for this discussion:
Mark Lousau
Journalist
Andras Laszlo,
MEP for Fidesz
Gergely Rajnai
Chief Analyst at the Center for Fair Political Analysis in Budapest
Gunilla von Hall
Journalist
Roundtable is a discussion programme with an edge. Broadcast out of London and presented by Enda Brady, it's about bringing people to the table, listening to every opinion, and analysing every point of view. From fierce debate to reflective thinking, Roundtable discussions offer a different perspective on the issues that matter to you. Watch it every weekday at 15:00 GMT on TRT World.
