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5 ways the EU could cope with Hungary if Orbán wins again

Summary by Politico Europe
From less unanimous decision-making to informal sidelining, EU countries are already weighing how to move ahead without Hungary if Viktor Orbán wins reelection.

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Among them is the removal of voting rights. The EU is discussing several response scenarios to a possible election victory for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. At least five methods are being considered that could prevent decisions within the union from being blocked, according to RBC-Ukraine, citing Politico. Read also: "Ukrainophiles": Orbán throws tantrum at election rally over protests. According to Politico, Brussels fears that a new …

The EU is considering radical measures if Orban wins, from changing the vote to financial sanctions and political bypassing of Hungary.

Barely 18 percent – that's how much the Hungarian state was willing to repay of the billions deemed fraudulent by EU auditors, while the rest of the EU silently passes the penalty. However, the thread has broken in Brussels: the war plan is already ready in the background.

Politico Learns 5 Ways the EU Could Deal with Hungary if Orban Wins AgainThe European Union is drawing up plans in case Orban is re-elected, including changing voting rules and financial sanctions. Diplomats are calling him a Trojan horse.

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Politico Europe broke the news in Brussels, Belgium on Monday, March 30, 2026.
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