On April 12, 2026, Hungary's Tisza party won parliamentary elections, marking the end of Viktor Orbán's 16-year tenure as prime minister. This transition is significant for Hungary's relationship with the European Union, which had soured during Orbán's leadership, particularly due to his defiance of EU norms and policies. The European Commission had previously withheld €30 billion in funds from Hungary, further straining ties. New Prime Minister Péter Magyar has a strong incentive to improve relations with the EU, particularly to access approximately €17 billion in suspended funds and additional discounted defense loans. However, the EU has laid out 27 conditions that Magyar's government must fulfill to unlock these funds, which may face resistance from the conservative Hungarian populace. Magyar has expressed intentions to realign Hungary with the EU and NATO, including lifting Orbán's veto on a €90 billion EU loan to Ukraine. Nevertheless, he also plans to continue importing Russian energy until at least 2035, and any future Ukrainian EU membership may require a referendum, complicating the path forward. While Orbán's downfall is seen as a positive shift for EU-Hungary relations, the reset will encounter significant challenges ahead.