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Hungary's Orbán Warns Of EU Decline, Backs Trump

From left: Chairman of the Foreign Committee of the Hungarian Parliament Zsolt Nemeth, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and President of the Hungarian National Council of Transylvania Laszlo Toke

During a speech in Baile Tusnad, Romania, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán expressed concerns about the European Union's direction, suggesting it was moving towards oblivion. Orbán criticized Europe for aligning too closely with the U.S.'s foreign policy, warning of potential self-destruction. He highlighted a shift in the global order, pointing to countries like China, India, Pakistan, and Indonesia as emerging dominant forces.

Orbán also made unsubstantiated claims about the U.S. being behind explosions damaging the Nord Stream gas pipelines and accused the Americans of terrorism. His recent diplomatic efforts in Moscow and Beijing have drawn criticism from EU partners, with Orbán's warm relations with the Kremlin raising eyebrows.

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