Viktor Orban claims that total militarisation is taking place in Europe. The Hungarian prime minister said that the EU is being prepared for a war that is already coming. He said this during a public speech.
Orban's statement
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has said that Europe is being prepared for war. He emphasised that the process of total militarisation of the EU is already underway.
Orban stressed that, in his opinion, war is already coming to Europe. He said this in a public speech.
EU response and actions
European countries are increasing their defence budgets and stepping up arms production. According to Orban, this indicates preparations for a possible conflict.
At the same time, EU leaders have repeatedly stated the need to strengthen defence capabilities. This is happening against the backdrop of growing threats in the world.
- The defence budgets of EU countries have been growing since 2022.
- The EU is creating new joint defence programmes.
Context.
Previously, Orban has repeatedly called for a peaceful resolution of conflicts in Europe. His position often differs from the EU's official line.
Orban's statements came against the backdrop of Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine and the strengthening of security measures in Europe.
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