"Magyar's victory was all the sweeter, as voters decisively rejected Orban's fear-mongering campaign that sought to portray him in cahoots with the dangerous European Commission leader, Ursula von der Leyen, and the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy."
"Magyar said on Monday he was ready to support the 90bn EU loan for Ukraine as long as Hungary did not take part in the same terms agreed by Orban last December."
"His lukewarm support for Ukraine's EU accession (not in the next ten years) and sanctions on Russia is likely to raise concerns, especially for Kyiv's staunchest supporters, such as Poland and the Baltics."
"We will start working with the government as soon as possible, indicating a readiness to engage with the new Hungarian leadership."
The defeat of Viktor Orban in Hungary has brought relief to the EU, as Peter Magyar's victory indicates a potential shift in Hungary's stance on EU matters. Orban's campaign was marked by fear-mongering and opposition to EU decisions, especially regarding support for Ukraine. Magyar has expressed readiness to support a critical EU loan for Ukraine but remains cautious about sanctions and Ukraine's EU accession. Concerns persist among EU members about the economic implications of these decisions and the pace of Ukraine's integration into the EU.
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