Balázs Orbán: The Liberal Elite Rescued Von der Leyen

Ursula von der Leyen reaffirmed strong EU support for Ukraine’s war effort and reconstruction, prompting criticism from Hungary’s political director, who accused Hungarian opposition parties of backing foreign interests over national ones.

Norway Grants Return to Hungary, Balázs Orbán Voices Concerns

The Norway Grants pulled out of Hungary in 2014 after the non-profit organization in charge of allocating its funds, the Environmental Partnership Foundation, had been accused of political bias by the Orbán government. After over a decade, the Norway Grants are returning to Hungary, partnering with the same group yet again—Balázs Orbán has shared his concerns over the matter.

USAID Ceases All Operations — Balázs Orbán: RIP to US-Funded Revolutions

As of 1 July 2025, the US Agency for International Development (USAID) has ended all of its operations, with the remaining programmes continuing under the State Department’s oversight. Political Director to the Hungarian Prime Minister Balázs Orbán welcomed the decision, emphasizing its significance in reducing foreign interference against sovereignist governments.

Balázs Orbán: Ukraine EU Bid Risks Importing War into the Union

Speaking to Euronews in Brussels, Balázs Orbán warned that admitting Ukraine into the EU means importing conflict with Russia, insisting Hungary will not support Kyiv’s accession while war rages on. He further criticized Western sanctions for damaging the EU’s economy, stressing that peace remains distant and Russia has not been weakened, despite nearly three years of punitive measures.

Balázs Orbán, John Mearsheimer Talk Ukraine War at Budapest Global Dialogue 2025

Political Director for the Prime Minister of Hungary Balázs Orbán and John Mearsheimer, political scientist and Distinguished Service Professor at the University of Chicago, got together for a fascinating panel discussion at the Budapest Global Dialogue 2025, where they talked about the possible outcomes of the Russo-Ukrainian war and the differences between realist and liberal foreign policy.

Balázs Orbán Warns at CPAC Hungary: ‘We could lose our country’

Political director to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán Balázs Orbán sat down with US political commentator Dave Rubin for a brief discussion during CPAC Hungary 2025. Their conversation focused on Hungary’s distinctive conservative approach to key issues such as border protection, the war in Ukraine, and also touched upon the upcoming 2026 parliamentary elections.