Orbán is not the first Hungarian politician to be linked with the UN Secretariat

Viktor Orbán is not the first Hungarian politician linked to the UN Secretary-General position, as Áder János was previously mentioned for the role. In 2015, speculation arose about Áder's ambitions, coinciding with the end of Ban Ki-moon's term. Various candidates from former socialist countries were considered, including Áder. Kőrösi Csaba, a former UN ambassador, was rumored to have influenced Áder's interest in the position. Ultimately, António Guterres was appointed, despite expectations for an Eastern European candidate. Currently, the Polymarket list for potential successors includes no European candidates, with six women among the frontrunners. Guterres's term ends on December 31, 2026.