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Analyses | | Witold Rodkiewicz

Russia after Orbáns defeat putting a brave face on a difficult situation

Russia’s initial official reactions to the opposition’s electoral triumph in Hungary have been largely calm and pragmatic, although Vladimir Putin has not congratulated the winner. When asked about this, the Kremlin’s spokesman Dmitry…
Analyses | | Ilona Gizińska

Elections in Hungary the triumph of Péter Magyar

The parliamentary elections on 12 April produced a landmark result, granting the opposition a constitutional majority and bringing to an end Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule. Based on 98.9% of the votes counted so far, the TISZA party secured a…
OSW Commentary | | Ilona Gizińska

OSW update Hungary election no 5

The outcome of the parliamentary elections remains uncertain. In most polls, the opposition TISZA party holds a significant lead, but the ruling Fidesz party can count on a number of factors within the electoral system that work in its…
OSW Commentary | | Ilona Gizińska

OSW update Hungary election no 4

Economic policy has been one of the key themes of the campaign ahead of the parliamentary elections on 12 April.
OSW Commentary | | Ilona Gizińska

Stable stagnation Hungarys economic standing after 16 years of Orbáns rule

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OSW Commentary | | Ilona Gizińska

OSW update Hungary election no 3

The importance of foreign policy in Hungary’s electoral campaign has increased markedly, although it has not traditionally been one of the principal axes of voter mobilisation. As early as the April 2022 elections – held shortly after…
Analyses | | Andrzej Sadecki, Tadeusz Iwański

A dispute with Ukraine fuels Orbáns election campaign

Tensions in Hungarian–Ukrainian relations have been escalating for several weeks. The immediate cause of the current escalation was the destruction, at the end of January, of a pumping station of the Druzhba pipeline near Brody as a result…
OSW Commentary | | Ilona Gizińska

OSW update Hungary election no 2

The parliamentary elections on 12 April will test the functioning of Hungary’s electoral system in unprecedented political circumstances, with opinion polls indicating that a single opposition party – TISZA – has a lead over the…
OSW Commentary | | Marek Menkiszak

Sometimes it is better not to talk Pitfalls of potential dialogue between Europe and Russia

In recent weeks, discussions have intensified regarding the possible resumption of dialogue – including at the highest political level – between the European Union, its Member States, and the Russian Federation. This debate has unfolded in…
OSW Commentary | | Ilona Gizińska

Sky-high ambitions of the Orbán government Budapests air cargo boom

In recent years, Hungary has seen significant growth in air freight. In 2024, Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport handled nearly 300,000 tonnes of cargo, recording an annual increase of 50% and establishing itself as one of the key…