Orban aims for EU reform, banks on Trump's influence
The Hungarian daily "Magyar Nemzet" published an interview with Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Tuesday, in which he summarized the past year. In the interview, Orban claims that Budapest can boast good relations with several world leaders, from Donald Trump to Vladimir Putin.
Regarding international relations, the Hungarian Prime Minister stated that his country occupies an important position on the geopolitical map of Europe and the world. "The goal of a healthy-minded country's foreign policy is to make friends. The more countries there are worldwide that have an interest in Hungary's success, the better," said Orban. He also referred to Donald Trump's victory in the American presidential elections, stating that the president holds Hungary in high regard.
In the newspaper, Orban argues that Budapest can also boast strong relationships with other world leaders. "The Chinese president has visited two European Union countries: France and us. Turkey's president is our friend, Russia's president is a correct partner, and Israel's prime minister is also a good friend," he declared. According to the Hungarian Prime Minister, the key is to manage these relationships in a way that brings the greatest benefits to Budapest.
Orban sees hope for the EU in Trump's victory
Viktor Orban expresses hope that Donald Trump's victory might change the balance of power in the European Union. "Since the fall of Communism in 1990, a new kind of political struggle has emerged in the Western world. Liberals are building a global government and a progressive world order, while patriots advocate for a world order based on nation-states," said Hungary's leader.
Orban stated that, thanks to Trump's victory, European patriots have a chance to change their fate. However, to make this possible, it is necessary to unite the forces of national parties across the community. "We have a military plan, so to speak, for cooperating with European conservatives and for demonstrating to members of the European People's Party that genuine Christian democratic conservatism and tradition lie with the patriots - not with them," Orban announced.
Orban: We want to take over the management of the European Commission
He also explained his goals within the European Union. "First, we will reshape Europe's map of political parties, and then we aim to take control of the European Commission through a parliamentary majority. These are our ambitions," he added.
Looking to the future, Viktor Orban expressed his conviction that the coming year will be good for Hungary and the world. He stated that, in his opinion, the conflict in Ukraine will come to an end. "The war will end in 2025, either through a peace negotiation or because one of the warring parties is destroyed," Orban assessed.
