Ian Bond analyzes Peter Magyar's electoral win over Viktor Orbán, viewing it as a signal regarding the boundaries of right-wing populism. He suggests that the political change in Hungary will be gradual and contested, affecting EU cohesion and Ukraine policy.

Following the landslide victory of Peter Magyar over Hungary's long standing autocratic ruler Viktor Orbán, Genie Godula is pleased to welcome Ian Bond, former Senior British Diplomat and Deputy Director of the Centre for European Reform. Bond sees this election within broader European political dynamics, particularly the limits of right-wing populism, the legacy of hardline governance, and the implications for EU cohesion and Ukraine policy. Hungary’s political shift invites cautious optimism, ...