Post-Orban era risks worsening Slovakia-Hungary relations (ecfr.eu)

• The Orban-Fico alliance kept Slovak-Hungarian conflicts buried for years.
• In December 2025, Fico passed a law criminalizing criticism of the Benes decrees.
• Magyar's use of 'Felvidek' and irredentist comments have sparked controversy.

"The rise of Peter Magyar in Hungary and economic woes in Slovakia may lead to deteriorating Slovak-Hungarian relations. Robert Fico, facing re-election in 2027, might resort to anti-Hungarian nationalism. The dispute over the Benes decrees and Magyar's use of the term 'Felvidek' have heightened tensions. This could paralyze regional cooperation and complicate EU decisions."