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Will Orbán win? National Elections in Hungary and the Future of Europe
As Hungary approaches another pivotal national election, the stakes extend far beyond the country itself. Viktor Orbán’s long tenure has reshaped Hungary’s political system, strained relations with the European Union, and positioned the country at the centre of debates about rule of law, sovereignty, and democratic backsliding. Will the upcoming election consolidate the current trajectory, or open the door to political change?
This panel brings together Hungarian opposition politician Miklós Hajnal alongside leading scholars of Central European politics to examine the state of Hungarian democracy, the structure of electoral competition, and the prospects for meaningful reform. The discussion will also consider what Hungary’s political future means for the European Union, regional stability, and the broader contest over liberal democracy in Europe.
Date:
12 March 2026, 18:00
Venue:
Nuffield College, New Road OX1 1NF
Venue Details:
Lecture Theatre
Speakers:
Miklós Hajnal (Member of Parliament of Hungary),
Zsolt Enyedi (Professor of Political Science at Central European University, Visiting Fellow at Pembroke College, Oxford),
Dr Dimitar Bechev (University of Oxford)
Organiser:
Severin Dauer (University of Oxford)
Hosts:
Arthur Kroen (University of Oxford),
Severin Dauer (University of Oxford)
Part of:
Europeanist Society Oxford
Booking required?:
Not required
Booking url:
https://www.eusoc-oxford.co.uk/store/p/eusoc-member
Audience:
Public
Editor:
Severin Dauer
