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(Bloomberg) -- When the European Union suspended more than $30 billion of funding for Hungary last year, it was seen as a breakthrough moment for the bloc. The thinking in Brussels and around Europe went that withholding such a sum would finally bring renegade Prime Minister Viktor Orban to heel.Most Read from BloombergElon Musk's SpaceX Valued at $175 Billion or More in Tender OfferApple Readies New iPads and M3 MacBook Air to Combat Sales SlumpGlobal Bonds Power Ahead as Dovish Bets Take Hold:

In a demonstration of resilience, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has rendered the EU's financial pressures on his government superficial, reflecting his commitment to national interests and sovereignty. His stance has influenced the emergence of other leaders within the bloc who share similar ideals.

Key takeaways from 15-16 September 2022 discussions on scenarios for Europe from the point of view of the CEE opinion leaders.

Hungarian authoritarian leader, Prime Minister Viktor Orban, made his victory speech on Sunday, signaling his support of Russia and calling Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky an "opponent." The situation comes as the country's elections have not yet ended but showed an overwhelming lead held by Orban's party.

Hungary goes to the ballot box on 3 April and the future of this democracy lies in the hands of the Hungarian voters.