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Special status for Ukraine? Funda Tekin on Merz’s proposal

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Funda Tekin explains the advantages of the Chancellor’s proposal for Ukraine; for example, it would give the EU greater flexibility and, moreover, would not represent a major break with the status quo, as there are already member states with different rights.

Romania’s government crisis shakes Europe’s political centre

How do austerity measures and political polarisation affect European democracies? In the Financial Times, Daniel Hegedüs analyses Romania’s government crisis and the challenges facing pro-European forces.

Funda Tekin discusses accession prospects and gradual integration on PunktEU

How should European integration move forward? What reforms are needed, and what form of integration holds the promise of success? Funda Tekin discusses these and many other questions with the presenters of the WDR programme PunktEU.

Guest commentary by Daniel Hegedüs: Hungary returns to Europe

A return to market-economy principles could make Austria’s neighbours an attractive investment destination once again, according to Hegedüs in a guest commentary for trend.

A political kiss of death – Daniel Hegedüs on Vance’s visit to Orbán

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The nationalist right in Europe has realised that Trump’s support comes at a price, as the elections in Hungary have shown. Hegedüs describes Vance’s visit in support of Orbán as “a kind of political kiss of death” in an interview with El País.

‘A systemic change comparable to that of 1989/90’

Das Politikteil (Die Zeit): Daniel Hegedüs discusses the election in Hungary, what will change following Orbán’s defeat after 16 years in power, and what all this means for Europe.

A historic election for European integration

In an interview with the editorial team at *Die Welt*, Hungary expert Hegedüs assesses the potential political consequences of the change of government for Hungary and the EU.

Aid for Ukraine, Putin’s role, migration: What follows from Orbán’s statement

Hegedüs expects an end to Hungary’s policy of obstruction and vetoes: “This is likely of particular significance for Ukraine.” This applies to the financial support for Ukraine, amounting to around 90 billion euros, and the first step in the accession negotiations with the EU.

Daniel Hegedüs on Hungary: ‘The focus is on anti-corruption first and foremost’

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Viktor Orbán has been voted out of office; Péter Magyar of the Tisza Party is to become the new Hungarian Prime Minister. Daniel Hegedüs sees a real opportunity for reform.

Daniel Hegedüs on lessons from the election in Hungary

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A political upheaval is looming in Hungary. However, Orbán remains in office for another month. During this time, the outgoing government can make far-reaching constitutional changes, according to Hegedüs. He also offers an assessment of what to expect from his successor, Magyar.

Daniel Hegedüs: Orbán’s crushing defeat is striking

‘This is nothing less than a democratic revolution,’ Hegedüs explains in an interview with Web.de on election night.

Hungary’s relationship with Russia: an immediate break or a gradual separation?

Following the Tisza Party’s clear election victory in Hungary, Daniel Hegedüs does not expect an abrupt shift in foreign policy towards Russia. Rather, he believes Budapest will pursue a "gradual distancing”. An immediate break is unrealistic due to energy security concerns.

The strategic significance of the election result in Hungary

Hegedüs anticipates a shift in thinking within right-wing conservative and radical circles in Europe and the US. A new phase of strategic reflection could begin, in which parties have to ask themselves in which direction to steer the party if the current approach no longer works.

Free elections in Hungary or authoritarian rule by Fidesz?

‘The key issue at stake in these Hungarian elections is whether they will continue to be held in a sufficiently free environment, or whether the ruling Fidesz regime will attempt to consolidate its power through authoritarian means,’ Daniel Hegedüs told Nau.ch

Daniel Hegedüs on Hungary: With Orbán, the US would lose the ‘illiberal model’

Shortly before the election in Hungary, Orbán receives support from US Vice-President J.D. Vance. In an interview with *Die Welt*, Daniel Hegedüs explains why there is also a lot at stake for the US.

Foreign policy as a campaign tool: Orbán’s accusations against the EU

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For the first time, Orbán is straightforwardly alleging the existence of collusion between the Ukrainian administration, EU institutions, and the Hungarian opposition to remove him from power and establish a pro-Ukraine government in Hungary, Daniel Hegedüs told France24.

Hungary election tensions and fear campaigns

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Daniel Hegedüs explains how fear-mongering about Ukraine and the EU is used to mobilize core voters, while gerrymandered districts favor the ruling party.

Orbán's Desperate Move: Daniel Hegedüs Speaks to *Die Welt*

Daniel Hegedüs characterised the detention of Ukrainians who secured a cash transport in Budapest as an act of desperation on Orbán’s part. "He knows he’s trailing in the polls and is pulling out all the stops in his campaign against Ukraine".

Pressure from the opposition and supposed external enemies: Orbán’s election campaign

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"The opposition’s threat is serious enough that Mr. Orban has sought to shift the focus to a perceived external enemy, as he has done in the past", Daniel Hegedüs told the New York Times.

Brussels’ role in the Hungarian election campaign

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‘Brussels and Kyiv are keen to avoid any unnecessary escalation with Budapest and to ensure that Orbán cannot resort to authoritarian measures to stay in power,’ says Hegdüs, describing the EU’s role in the Hungarian election campaign.