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Orban's defeat may unblock stalled EU decisions

EU leaders breathed a resounding sigh of relief after Viktor Orban's crushing election defeat, which could ease years of holdups and bitter horse trading over stalled EU business.

Published Apr 13, 2026, 7:32 AM EDT | WFMZZ

After years of holdups and bitter horse trading, EU leaders expressed relief at Viktor Orban’s crushing defeat in Hungary’s elections. His ouster could open the way to resolving stalled EU items — including discussions around a Ukraine loan and frozen funds — though outcomes remain uncertain.