New Hungarian Prime Minister Faces EU Energy and Foreign Policy Constraints Despite Election Victory

Péter Magyar has become Hungary's new prime minister after his party defeated Viktor Orbán's long-ruling Fidesz, with the European Union flag now flying again over Budapest. However, Magyar faces significant constraints in key policy areas including Russian gas imports and Ukraine relations, despite his electoral success. The new leader confronts a confidence test from the public while dealing with accumulated frustration from years of Orbán's rule, which had strained Hungary's relations with EU partners over issues ranging from energy policy to support for Ukraine.