In Europe, we’re seeing a historic political shift in Hungary, where Viktor Orbán has been voted out after 16 years in power and Péter Magyar is set to become the new Prime Minister. It’s a significant turning point for the country, and it’s already raising questions about Hungary’s future relationship with the EU, NATO and Ukraine policy, as well as reopening discussions around EU funding and rule-of-law conditionality.
At the same time, the war in Ukraine continues to sit at the centre of Europe’s security agenda. Western allies — including the UK, Norway and EU member states — are maintaining and expanding their support, while questions remain around longer-term US engagement and coordination. Hungary’s political change is being closely watched in this context, particularly regarding EU alignment and sanctions policy.
More broadly, Russia’s role in Europe’s energy and security environment continues to shape decision-making across the region. Energy supply pressures and infrastructure vulnerabilities are still being felt, with ongoing efforts to reduce dependency and strengthen resilience. These dynamics are also visible beyond the EU, including in the Western Balkans and Serbia, where energy and security considerations remain closely linked to wider European developments.
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