Ilić (FPN): Orban's defeat bad news for SNS, but good for Serbian citizens
Nikola Ilić, a researcher at the Faculty of Political Sciences (FPN), assessed tonight that the defeat of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in the parliamentary elections is bad news for the representatives of the authorities in Serbia, who have nurtured friendly relations with him, but that this event can have a positive impact on Serbian citizens.
TL;DR
- Viktor Orbán's election defeat is considered bad news for Serbia's ruling SNS party but good for Serbian citizens.
- Orbán's support for Serbia was seen as problematic by other EU member states, and his removal may not hinder Serbia's EU integration.
- The Hungarian opposition's victory shows that right-wing populist leaders can be defeated.
- The new Hungarian government is expected to implement reforms, including in the judiciary and foreign policy, and improve relations with the EU.