Orban's Supermajority: Hungary's Vote Reshapes Europe

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has secured a powerful new mandate. His party's election victory is so decisive that it grants him a "supermajority" in parliament. This means Orban can change Hungary's constitution without support from other parties. Political scientist Abel Bojar says the result will have consequences far beyond Hungary's borders. Orban has often clashed with the European Union over democratic standards. With this strengthened position, analysts expect more conflicts over rule-of-law and funding from the EU. The vote solidifies a model of "illiberal democracy" within the EU. Other nationalist leaders in Europe are likely to watch Orban's next moves closely.