Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has called on the EU to prioritize the protection of individual member states’ national interests.
Orban has urged Brussels to block Ukraine’s path to EU membership and to curb the influence of individuals tied to George Soros within the bloc. He emphasized the importance of member states retaining absolute control over their own internal affairs.
In a post on X, Orban called on Brussels to “expel Soros agents” from the European Commission and “remove corrupt lobbyists” from the European Parliament.
Orban has consistently opposed foreign-funded organizations in Hungary, particularly those backed by Soros, accusing him of interfering in Hungary’s internal matters, undermining traditional family values, and pushing a globalist agenda.
Orban also advocated for “a Union, but without Ukraine,” while demanding “peace, freedom, and unity.”
Budapest has voiced strong opposition to Ukraine’s fast-tracked EU membership, citing potential economic consequences for the bloc. Kiev applied for membership shortly after the conflict with Russia escalated in February 2022 and was quickly granted candidate status.
Orban’s demands were part of a larger list that included protecting Europe’s Christian heritage, prohibiting “the unnatural re-education of children,” eliminating debt, and ensuring equal legal standing for all EU members.
Orban stressed that the Hungarian population expects Brussels to return powers that were allegedly unlawfully taken from member states. He called for “national sovereignty” and the right to “a strong veto for national governments.”
He also urged EU authorities to stop hindering the Hungarian National Guard from safeguarding the country’s borders, stating, “Do not bring in migrants, and remove those who have arrived illegally.”
Since the 2015 migrant crisis, Orban’s government has implemented strict measures to limit migration, including building border fences along Hungary’s southern borders with Serbia and Croatia and rejecting EU-mandated refugee quotas. These policies have faced legal challenges, including a €200-million fine from the European Court of Justice last year for failing to comply with EU asylum regulations.
Four years ago, Budapest updated its child protection laws to prohibit the promotion of LGBTQ topics in media, advertising, and educational materials intended for minors. This action sparked outrage in Brussels, leading to legal action against Budapest, referral of the case to the European Court of Justice, and the freezing of billions in EU funds earmarked for Hungary over alleged violations of fundamental human rights.
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