Viktor Orban said that Europe is on the verge of one of the worst economic crises in its history due to the war in Iran and energy instability. He called on the EU to immediately lift restrictions on Russian energy to protect the economy. His speech came amid a heated debate with the Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk on the eve of the Hungarian elections.
Orban: Europe should lift sanctions immediately
Today, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban called on the European Union to immediately lift sanctions against the Russian energy sector. According to Orban, this is necessary to protect the European economy from the deep crisis that is unfolding amid the war in Iran and global energy instability.
Controversy with Donald Tusk
Orbán's speech was a response to a recent statement by Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, who warned of the danger of Orbán's rapprochement with Russia. Orban responded by saying: «We should not think about Putin, It's about our countries and peoples. Instead of fuelling war, love and save your country, Donald!»
Hungarian elections and tensions in the EU
Orban's comments came 10 days before key parliamentary elections in Hungary, where his position has been shaken by economic difficulties and growing public discontent. In recent months, Orbán has repeatedly blocked new sanctions against Russia and aid to Ukraine, deepening the EU's divide over policy towards Moscow.
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