At a major rally in Budapest, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán declared Ukraine’s potential EU membership the greatest threat to Hungary, warning of economic burdens, migration risks, and foreign influence, while rallying supporters for the 2025 elections.
Center for Fundamental Rights Senior Fellow Bryan Leib has recently attended the Jewish News Syndicate’s conference in Jerusalem, Israel, where he explained to the audience why Hungary is the safest place for Jews in Europe.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán warned that, although no one dares to say it, the war in Ukraine is essentially lost. He made the statement at the Conference of Presidents of the European Union Parliaments, held in the National Assembly in Budapest.
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán unveiled an ambitious, anti-war 2026 budget plan focused on protecting Hungarian families, pledging massive spending on pensions, family assistance, and energy price reductions, while introducing further steps to rein in inflation and regulate retail pricing.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed that an overwhelming majority of Hungarians—around 70 per cent—support Kyiv’s EU bid, citing an ‘open survey’ conducted by the Hungarian opposition. While this claim is factually incorrect, Zelenskyy also issued a veiled threat to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, warning him not to block Ukraine’s accession or face consequences.
Viktor Orbán, JD Vance, and Marco Rubio were among those who criticized the decision by Germany’s domestic intelligence agency to officially designate Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) as a ‘proven right-wing extremist’ party. The ruling grants the BfV expanded surveillance powers against what is currently the largest party in Germany.
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán warned that Ukraine’s accelerated EU accession would devastate Hungary’s economy. Speaking on Kossuth Radio, he emphasized protecting domestic jobs and economic goals while accusing EU leaders of prioritizing war over peace.
Hungary and Slovakia enjoy their strongest relations ever, PM Orbán said after talks with Slovak PM Fico in Bratislava. The leaders discussed trade, energy, and sovereignty, and pledged infrastructure projects and closer cooperation within the EU.
Following Pope Francis’ funeral, Viktor Orbán called the event a moving and hopeful farewell, highlighting the Pope’s legacy of peace and unity. He urged reflection and emphasized the need for strong Christian solidarity in today’s troubled world.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán discussed the risks posed by Ukraine’s EU membership to Europe with President of the Austrian National Council Walter Rosenkranz during their meeting in Budapest. During his visit, Rosenkranz also met with Speaker of the Hungarian National Assembly László Kövér, highlighting the close ties between the two countries’ legislatures.