Hungary's election could end Orban era and reshape its place in Europe
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By Krisztina Than
Published on April 9, 2026.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's election could end the Orban era and reshape the country's place in Europe. The election, which follows three years of economic stagnation and high living costs, has angered voters and the enrichment of oligarchs close to the government. However, political analysts have warned that undecided voters, a redrawing of the electoral map in favour of Orban’s Fidesz and a high proportion of ethnic Hungarians in neighbouring countries could create uncertainty. If Tisza wins, unwinding the legal and institutional changes Orban has implemented with a constitutional majority will be a daunting task for a new government. The stakes could be high for the Central European nation of 9.6 million people and Europe, where Hungary remains heavily reliant on Russian oil and gas.
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