Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, a key ally of Russia and a good friend of Donald Trump’s, took to X to congratulate the newly
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban used a conference evaluating the country's EU presidency to launch fresh attacks on Brussels, reiterating his long-standing criticisms of the EU and Western liberalism.
"In 2025, we will pay 1,700 billion forints (over 4 billion euros) in interest to the Hungarian population on government bonds. Interest payments began on January 20 and will continue at the end of each month,” the prime minister explained.
Hungary has consistently advocated for peace since the outbreak of war, even amidst international pressure and domestic opposition. This steadfast position has impacted not only Hungarian domestic politics but also the European stage. Viktor Orban has done more for peace than virtually anyone else in the world,
The nationalist premier, a long-time Trump supporter, envisages a "golden era" for relations between the US and EU member state Hungary under Trump's presidency.
The European Union faced the reluctance of Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to sign the extension of sanctions against Russia. Sanctions are meant to be renewed every six months, with the current term ending on January 31,
Fidesz has trailed the collective opposition for only a few brief moments over the last fifteen years, and has never trailed a single party since Orbán returned to the premiership in 2010. Smart, tough,
Hungary's nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban congratulated US President Donald Trump on his inauguration Monday, saying they should now "occupy Brussels".
The world sees "the rise of the East, Asia, and the world order created and dominated by the Anglo-Saxons is over," the prime minister said.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has stated that Ukraine must show “respect” toward Hungary and Slovakia, emphasizing that Kiev has no right to “dictate” terms to EU members. Speaking at a press conference in Bratislava on Tuesday after meeting with his Slovak counterpart,
Peter Magyar, the opposition challenger to Prime Minister Viktor Orban, told Reuters he would keep Hungary firmly anchored in the European Union and NATO if he wins elections due in early 2026 and would strive for "pragmatic relations" with Russia.
Donald Trump's presidency in the United States will trigger a new right-wing surge in Europe, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Monday, launching what he called an offensive to "occupy" Brussels.