László Szerencsés interview on takeaways from the elections in Hungary
Turkey recap featured an interview with SUITS postdoctoral researcher on the implications for Hungary-Turkey relationships on 14 April 2026
László Szerencsés, in conversation with Diego Cupolo, spoke about the Hungarian elections on 12 April 2026 and potential impacts.
The podcast begins with a deep dive into Hungarian politics, detailing the fall of Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán and the rise of opposition leader Péter Magyar, before exploring possible lessons for Turkey’s opposition. Also covered are expectations for the new government’s foreign policy and continued dependency on Russian gas, which arrives to Hungary from Turkey through the TurkStream pipeline—a key pillar of the Ankara-Budapest bilateral relationship.
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Takeaways from the Hungary elections with László Szerencsés (video)
László Szerencsés, The Turkish Energy Hub and the Hungary Connection (SUITS Policy Brief March 2025)
Last updated: 2026-04-17
Source: Communications Office