"Orbán, who once described EU climate ambitions as a 'utopian fantasy', has been replaced by Péter Magyar. "
"Hungary’s landslide election today saw Viktor Orbán ousted after 16 years as Prime Minister.
Having once described EU climate ambitions as a “utopian fantasy” – blaming them for pushing up energy costs and destroying the middle class – Orbán frequently backed policies that were at odds with the net-zero goals set by his government.
So are things likely to change under the new Tisza Party leader, Péter Magyar?
Although the 45-year-old is a former member of Orbán’s Fidesz Party, there’s cautious optimism about his pledges to crack down on corruption and rebuild Hungary's damaged relationships with the European Union."
Source: Euronews, 04/14/2026
