One hundred days after Hungary’s landmark 2026 election, the country stands at a pivotal moment. Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule came to an end with Péter Magyar and the Tisza party’s historic victory, but the work of democratic recovery is only beginning.

In our latest blog post, HRF examines how Hungary’s opposition overcame years of democratic backsliding to win at the ballot box, the lessons this election offers for pro-democracy movements in other hybrid authoritarian regimes, and the challenges the country’s new leadership faces as it works to rebuild democratic institutions.

Read HRF’s full analysis.