On 12 April 2026, Viktor Orbán was defeated by Peter Magyar in the Hungarian elections, but is the country really back on track? In Episode 2 of EU Democracy Unpacked, we explore what the results mean for Hungarian democracy, the EU’s rule of law, and why this election matters far beyond Budapest.
EU Democracy Unpacked is our short video series exploring the power of democratic life in Europe. Each episode focuses on a different development in EU democracy, from national elections to citizens’ initiatives.
Script: Barbara Vanotti
Filming: Barbara Vanotti
Editing: Caterina Di Via and Barbara Vanotti
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