Hungary’s incoming PM Magyar to push post-Orban EU reset on Brussels visit
Incoming Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar visited Brussels on April 29, 2026, to signal a reset in relations with the EU after Viktor Orban's nationalist rule, aiming to restore cooperation and unlock billions in frozen funds. His team has already held talks with EU officials ahead of his May inauguration, reflecting urgency on both sides to move past years of friction. Magyar seeks quick progress on releasing €18 billion in withheld aid and supporting Ukraine, while EU leaders remain cautiously optimistic. The visit marks a symbolic and practical effort to reintegrate Hungary into EU decision-making after years of obstruction under Orban.
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Hungary’s incoming PM Magyar to push post-Orban EU reset on Brussels visitSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxWhile Mr Peter Magyar will only take office in May, his team has already held two rounds of talks with high-ranking EU officials as they look to bring black sheep Budapest back into the fold.PHOTO: AFPPublished Apr 29, 2026, 02:25 PMUpdated Apr 29, 2026, 02:25 PMBRUSSELS – Incoming Hungarian leader Peter Magyar on April 29 pays his first visit to EU chiefs in Brussels since his election win, looking to turn the page on the bad blood of nationalist Viktor Orban’s tenure.While Mr Orban often used trips to the city to showcase his opposition to the European Union, Mr Magyar is looking to kickstart a new dawn of cooperation with Brussels that could start by…
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