Orbán rejects Ukrainian EU membership

Ukraine should not be allowed to become a member of the EU, if Hungary gets to decide. This was announced by the country's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in his annual speech to the nation.

» Published: February 22 2025

Orbán rejects Ukrainian EU membership
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A Ukrainian membership in the EU would conflict with Hungarian interests, according to the Prime Minister and the nationalist Fidesz leader.

Ukraine's accession would be devastating for Hungarian farmers, but not only for them, for the entire Hungarian economy, said Orbán.

Orbán then launched an attack on what he characterized as powerful "liberal" networks, often based in Brussels and Washington DC, which he wants to try to stop.

The battle continues, but with a big difference. This time it's not about outsmarting, not outmaneuvering, not surviving, but triumphing, said Orbán.

We have been rebels. Now we will win, he continued and took the opportunity to praise USA's President Donald Trump.

In his annual speech, Orbán also chose to launch harsh rhetorical attacks on both domestic critics and the EU. He also mentioned that he is considering banning this year's pride parade.

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