In a fervent address at the National Conservatism Conference in Brussels, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán called for a significant shift in European leadership during the upcoming European Union elections scheduled for June 6-9. Orbán criticized current EU leaders and voiced strong opposition to Ukraine’s potential membership in the EU or NATO.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán encouraged voters to turn away from mainstream political parties in the forthcoming European Union elections, criticizing them for poor leadership. He also declared that Ukraine should never be permitted to join either the EU or NATO.
“The sense of this European election is: 'change the leadership,'" Orbán stated, receiving applause from the crowd. “If the leadership proves to be bad, it must be replaced. That’s so simple,” Orbán said at a far-right gathering organized in Brussels.
The gathering, which brought together right-wing politicians and supporters from across Europe, was marred by controversy. Local Brussels authorities attempted to cancel the event, citing safety concerns, which Orbán likened to the oppression experienced in communist Hungary during the 1980s. “I think freedom in Europe, and especially in Brussels, is in danger, as yesterday it was shown,” he commented during his speech.
Orbán is aiming to influence the direction of the EU following the June European elections, which polls predict could see a right-wing surge. Such a shift to the right could significantly alter EU policies on crucial matters ranging from climate change to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Buffer zone
Orbán, who has held office since 2010 and is often described as a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, articulated his firm stance against the integration of Ukraine into Western political and military alliances. “Guys, you have to understand that you are a buffer zone country. You can’t change your house number,” he explained, highlighting the strategic importance of Hungary not sharing a border with Russia again.
“What the Europeans are doing is bad, it’s not targeting a cease-fire and we don’t confront seriously with all the consequences of supporting a country who is in a war which cannot be [won],” he said.
The premier stated that the conflict revolves around Kyiv's potential NATO membership, a point on which the Russian leader will not relent. "They will always do everything they can to have something between the Russian border and NATO countries’ border," he remarked. "A buffer zone must exist."
Amidst his nationalist rhetoric, Orbán also targeted the European Commission, accusing it of using the COVID-19 pandemic as a pretext to financially strangle Hungary. This accusation comes as the Commission has blocked access to billions of euros in funding due to concerns over Hungary's democratic integrity and potential financial mismanagement.
Furthermore, Orbán addressed the ineffectiveness of EU sanctions in resolving the conflict in Ukraine, marking a critical moment for EU policy as the elections could see a right-wing surge, potentially altering the EU's stance on key issues from climate change to the ongoing war in Ukraine.
As the conference concluded, Orbán’s remarks underscored a critical juncture for the EU, with his call for change resonating with a segment of Europe's populace disillusioned with the current direction of its leadership.
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