Hungary undergoes political transformation following Viktor Orbán

Hungary is undergoing a significant political transformation following the departure of former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Anita Orbán stated that while the government is working to dismantle the previous administration's system, his influence remains deeply rooted in the nation's economy, institutions, and society.

The current government is pursuing a legislative agenda intended to restore the rule of law and strengthen independent institutions, such as the Constitutional Court. Key actions include joining the European Public Prosecutor’s Office and establishing the National Asset Recovery and Protection Office to recover stolen public funds. Additionally, the government has abolished the Sovereignty Protection Office.

On the international stage, the shift follows a period where Hungarian populism was closely aligned with the MAGA movement in the United States. Recent political shifts suggest a move toward a more sovereign form of allyship as the country seeks to reduce its dependence on Russian energy and work toward meeting Maastricht criteria for euro adoption.