Hungary Begins De-Viktor-Orbánification, At Long Last Hungarian voters have removed Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz party from power, with the moderately conservative Tisza party and new Prime Minister Péter Magyar set to take office soon. The incoming government faces the monumental task of dismantling 16 years of Orbán’s control over institutions and repairing Hungary’s relationship with the European Union. Key actions already include approving an EU loan for Ukraine and addressing alleged corruption by Orbán’s allies.

• Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz party has been voted out of power in Hungary.
• The moderately conservative Tisza party, led by new Prime Minister Péter Magyar, will form the next government.
• The new government aims to reverse 16 years of Orbán’s influence on the legislature, judiciary, civil service, and media.
• Hungary has ended its opposition to a significant EU loan for Ukraine.
• Prime Minister Magyar is reportedly consulting with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk on improving Hungary’s EU relations.
• Allegations of corruption involving Orbán’s billionaire associates are being investigated, with calls to freeze assets.
• Voters cited government spending, debt, corruption, and taxes as primary concerns, overriding economic issues.
• Most Hungarians support remaining in the European Union, distrusting Orbán more than the EU itself.