Hungary's Magyar signals break with Orban-era diplomacy during Poland visit
Hungary's new Prime Minister Péter Magyar made his first foreign visit to Poland, signaling a shift in diplomatic relations. His visit was marked by positive receptions from Polish leaders, including Prime Minister Donald Tusk. This trip is seen as a step towards restoring cooperation between Hungary and Poland after a period of tension under Viktor Orban's leadership.
- ▪Péter Magyar visited Poland shortly after taking office, marking a significant diplomatic shift.
- ▪He met with Polish leaders including Prime Minister Donald Tusk and President Karol Nawrocki.
- ▪Tusk described Magyar's election as a return to European values and a new chapter in Polish-Hungarian relations.
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Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and his Hungarian counterpart Péter Magyar in Gdansk (Poland), May 20, 2026. SERGEI GAPON/AFP A visit rich in symbolism. Hungary's new prime minister, Péter Magyar, kept his promise by heading to Poland for his first foreign trip, where he was welcomed with enthusiasm and relief on Tuesday, May 19, and Wednesday, May 20, just 10 days after taking office. Over two days, the man who unseated nationalist Viktor Orban in the parliamentary elections of April 12 toured Central Europe's largest country – and Hungary's main ally.
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