When Hungary takes over the helm of the European Union on July 1, many politicians in Brussels will have the same thing on their minds: whether populist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will use the role to further his reputation as the bloc’s main spoiler.
FILE - Hungary ’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban , left, arrives for an EU summit in Brussels, June 27, 2024. When Hungary takes over the helm of the Europe an Union on Monday July 1, 2024 many politicians in Brussels will have the same thing on their minds: whether populist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will use the role to further his reputation as the bloc’s main spoiler. FILE - Hungary ’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban , left, arrives for an EU summit in Brussels, June 27, 2024.
“These six months are altogether not that long, which means that ... Hungary cannot do potentially much harm, even according to the critics,” Takácsy said. “All the meaningful steps from the European side regarding Ukraine were already done,” she said. “ delay, according to most European leaders, is already calculated and being taken into consideration as if it’s something which is most likely going to happen.”
But some Hungarian officials have stressed that they plan to act constructively during their presidency. Last week, Hungarian minister for EU affairs János Bóka told reporters that “we will be honest brokers, working loyally with all Member States and institutions.” Budapest has also vowed to strengthen the EU’s external borders and step up against illegal immigration, and to address “demographic challenges” that involve an aging population in Europe — two priorities that reflect Orbán’s image as a staunch opponent of immigration and defender of family values.
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