politics

Come join us on 27 November at Pauwel Kwak Bierhuis for an informal discussion on foreign policy as well as current European and security issues with Tomáš Pojar and Viktor Daněk. You can look forward to an open debate, a friendly atmosphere, and—on top of that—two Belgian beers and light refreshments on the house.

With six months to go until the 2026 Hungarian parliamentary elections, the political landscape is entering a decisive period. The emerging conservative Tisza party, led by Péter Magyar, continues to challenge the long-standing rule of Viktor Orbán and Fidesz, maintaining strong polling numbers. While Tisza has been effective in shaping the political agenda, Fidesz is attempting to counter with an intensified media strategy and its traditional “enemy-focused” narrative. Support for both sides appears to be stabilizing, leaving the outcome uncertain as the campaign accelerates ahead of April’s vote. The article was written by Yusuke Ishikawa, a non-resident fellow at EUROPEUM.