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Politico (15 April 2026)

Sebastian STARCEVIC

The obstructionist Hungarian leader is leaving after 16 years at the Council table — but Brussels shouldn’t expect smooth sailing.

Viktor Orbán is out — and his crown as the EU’s chief disruptor is suddenly up for grabs.

The handover comes at a delicate moment, with the bloc leaning on unity to push through sanctions, budgets and other decisions that still require unanimity. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wasted no time this week after Orbán’s defeat to suggest changes to the EU’s voting rulesto avoid future bottlenecks.

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