In a significant shift in the European political landscape, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has lost his long-standing ally in the EU, Fidesz party leader Laszlo Szijjarto, who has resigned from his position as Foreign Minister. The move comes as a major relief to European leaders, who have long been at odds with Orban's nationalist and populist policies, and his close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin. The ousting of Szijjarto marks a significant departure from Orban's previous stance, which was seen as a threat to EU unity and stability, and is likely to have far-reaching implications for Hungary's relationships with its EU partners and the international community. As European leaders breathe a sigh of relief, they will be watching closely to see how this development will shape Hungary's future within the EU.
European leaders share Hungarians' joy over the ousting of Vladimir Putin's EU ally, writes the BBC's Europe editor.
