As Hungary approaches elections, EU officials prepare for various outcomes, particularly regarding Viktor Orbán's potential continued leadership versus opposition leader Péter Magyar's rise. Orbán's veto power has strained EU relations, especially concerning a €90 billion loan to Ukraine. Magyar, leading in polls, promises to mend ties with the EU but is not a traditional pro-European liberal. Concerns about electoral fraud loom, with EU diplomats advocating for oversight. A Magyar victory could lead to cautious optimism for improved EU relations, but uncertainties remain about his policies, particularly on migration and LGBTQ+ issues.