How Orban's loss could damage the British right

How Orban's loss could damage the British right Submitted by Imran Mulla on Mon, 04/13/2026 - 14:36 The outgoing Hungarian prime minister set up a trans-national right-wing network centred on Budapest, but with his ousting the future of such institutions is unclear Reform UK leader Nigel Farage at a photoshoot to publicise a slogan ahead of the local elections in May, London, 10 April 2026 (AFP) Off In recent years, Hungary has emerged as a rallying point for European and American conservatives. Outgoing Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has overseen the creation of a constellation of right-wing think tanks, publications and fellowships set up to support right-wing parties and movements across Europe and the US - and increase Hungarian soft power. Orban's network has had a particularly strong impact in Britain, attracting significant support from prominent figures in Reform UK, the British right-wing party currently dominating in the polls.