Hungary warns that Ukraine’s accelerated EU accession could pose significant political and economic risks for Europe. The government proposes a national referendum to ensure Hungarian citizens have a say in this pivotal decision impacting the nation’s future.
Political Director for the Prime Minister of Hungary Balázs Orbán has appeared on the show Mornings with Maria hosted by Maria Bartiromo, where he shared his optimism about the recently started diplomatic negotiations between the United States and Russia regarding the potential end to the Russo–Ukrainian war.
Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) 2025 has just kicked off, with US Vice President JD Vance headlining the first full day of the event. Besides Vance, political director of the Hungarian prime minister Balázs Orbán also took to the stage on Thursday. The conference will conclude with US President Donald Trump’s speech on Saturday.
Balázs Orbán pushed back against accusations from the Hungarian opposition outlet Telex regarding the government’s alleged avoidance of giving interviews to such media. In response to Telex’s article, he published the full interview, demonstrating how opposition media use these opportunities to construct narratives that could harm the Hungarian government, ultimately serving certain foreign interests.
The Hungarian government remains steadfast in resisting pressure from both Brussels and the domestic opposition on key issues such as energy security, migration, and pension policies, said Balázs Orbán, the prime minister’s political director. He criticized EU policies and highlighted Hungary’s commitment to national sovereignty.
Elon Musk reacted to reports that Hungarian opposition media outlets were outraged over Trump’s decision to halt US foreign assistance, cutting off substantial grants previously provided by USAID and the US Embassy in Budapest. Sharing Balázs Orbán’s post, the US billionaire pointed out that these outlets were never truly independent to begin with.
The Political Director of the Hungarian Prime Minister spoke at the 35th anniversary event for the Hungarian history periodical Rubicon. He discussed the end of the unipolar world order dominated by the United States, the EU in the new world oder and the new Trump administration’s novel approach to geopolitics.
As the world undergoes profound transformations, Hungary’s leadership emphasizes the importance of sovereignty and preparedness in politics, economics, and foreign policy. Failure to adapt could leave nations behind in the competitive global arena.
Even after stepping down as US Ambassador to Hungary, David Pressman can’t seem to resist his biased criticisms and false accusations against the Hungarian government. In a major interview with The New York Times, he exclusively discussed his claim that Hungary is not a democracy. Political director of the Hungarian Prime Minister Balázs Orbán, however, hit back with a clever response.
Trump’s emphasis on national interests enables Hungary to prioritize its own, Balázs Orbán, the Hungarian Prime Minister’s political director, noted during a high-profile panel discussion held in Vienna, Austria on Sunday. The panel featuring international experts focused on the potential impact of Donald Trump’s second presidency on the future of Europe.
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