Katya Adler: Jubilation in Budapest will be felt in Europe but leaves Moscow cold

The fall of Viktor Orbán's government in Hungary sends a wave of relief through European capitals, marking a significant shift in the EU's political landscape. | Contesto: cronaca

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• Katya Adler: Jubilation in Budapest will be felt in Europe but leaves Moscow cold

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The political landscape of the European Union shifted decisively this week as jubilant crowds in Budapest celebrated the ousting of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's government, a moment of profound significance felt acutely in capitals across the continent. The departure of Orbán, long considered Russian President Vladimir Putin's most influential ally within the EU bloc, concludes a 14-year era defined by frequent, bitter clashes between Budapest and Brussels over the rule of law, democratic norms, and foreign policy. While the streets of Hungary's capital erupted in celebration, the reaction from Moscow was notably cold, underscoring the geopolitical stakes of the change in leadership. For over a decade, the Orbán government served as a persistent and formidable internal critic of the European Union's consensus, particularly on matters concerning Russia. Hungary repeatedly blocked, delayed, or watered down EU initiatives aimed at sanctioning Moscow and supporting Ukraine, leveraging its veto power to extract concessions and frame itself as a defender of national sovereignty against a federalist Brussels. This stance made Budapest an invaluable partner for the Kremlin, providing a vocal dissenting voice within Western institutions and complicating the EU's ability to present a unified front. European leaders, from Berlin to Paris and Warsaw, often expressed private frustration with what they viewed as Orbán's obstructionism, which they believed played directly into Putin's strategic hands. The significance of this political change extends far beyond Hungary's borders, representing a potential recalibration of European power dynamics. With Orbán's Fidesz party out of government, the EU loses its most prominent illiberal voice and gains an opportunity to pursue a more cohesive foreign and security policy. Key policy areas that were previously stalled—including further aid packages for Ukraine, the expansion of sanctions, and deeper defense integration—may now find smoother passage through the European Council. The psychological impact on other member states with eurosceptic or pro-Russian leanings is also considerable, demonstrating that prolonged challenges to...

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