The talks are expected to focus on support for Ukraine, sanctions against Russia, and European defense and security, as well as broader EU issues such as competitiveness and the next EU budget framework. Magyar has made repairing Hungary’s relations with EU partners a central part of his foreign policy agenda after years of confrontation between Orbán’s government and Brussels. Magyar’s Tisza party defeated Orbán’s Fidesz in April, ending the former prime minister’s 16‑year rule and opening the way for a sharp shift in Budapest’s European policy. His government has already signaled a reset on Ukraine and EU cooperation, including moves to unlock frozen European funds after reaching a political agreement with the European Commission. The Paris visit follows trips to Germany, Belgium, Austria and Poland, as Budapest seeks to rebuild trust with key European capitals and return Hungary to the EU mainstream.
