Hungarian political and foreign policy realignment

Following the April 12 elections and the departure of former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, Hungary has entered a period of significant political and foreign policy transformation. The government is moving away from previous pro-Russian tendencies toward closer alignment with the European Union and NATO.

Domestically, the administration is working to dismantle the previous system by pursuing a legislative agenda to restore the rule of law and strengthen independent institutions, such as the Constitutional Court. Key institutional steps include joining the European Public Prosecutor’s Office, establishing the National Asset Recovery and Protection Office to recover public funds, and abolishing the Sovereignty Protection Office.

On the international stage, Hungary is seeking to restore diplomatic relations and unlock approximately 10 billion euros in EU recovery funding through rule-of-law reforms. The country is also working to resolve regional issues, such as securing rights for the Hungarian minority in Ukraine, and is aiming to reduce dependence on Russian energy while working toward meeting Maastricht criteria for euro adoption.