• Orban demands the EU protect national sovereignty, reject Ukraine’s membership, and end foreign interference in domestic policies.
• Hungary accuses Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk of being a "Soros agent" amid tensions over EU sanctions on Russia.
• Budapest continues to resist EU-mandated migrant quotas and LGBTQ+ policies, defending its Christian heritage and traditional values.
A long-standing battle against globalism
In a bold move to defend national sovereignty and traditional values, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has issued a list of demands to the European Union, calling for the expulsion of foreign agents linked to billionaire George Soros and the rejection of Ukraine’s membership in the bloc. Orban’s demands, posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, highlight Hungary’s ongoing battle against what it sees as a globalist agenda threatening Europe’s cultural and political identity.
Orban’s post urged Brussels to “expel Soros agents” from the European Commission and “remove corrupt lobbyists” from the European Parliament. He also called for a “Union, but without Ukraine,” emphasizing the need for “peace, freedom, and unity” within the bloc. These demands are part of a broader agenda that includes protecting Europe’s Christian heritage, banning the “unnatural re-education of children,” and ensuring equality before the law for all member states.
Orban’s government has long been at odds with foreign-funded organizations, particularly those tied to George Soros. The Hungarian-American billionaire, known for financing liberal causes and promoting mass immigration, has been a frequent target of Orban’s criticism. Soros’ Open Society Foundations relocated from Budapest to Berlin in 2018 after Hungary passed a law criminalizing foreign NGOs that aid illegal immigrants.
“We do not want to continue paying the price for other people’s wars,” Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto declared in response to Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s warning that Orban would face “consequences” for blocking EU sanctions on Russia. Szijjarto accused Tusk of being a “Soros agent,” reflecting the deep ideological divide between Hungary and other EU member states.
Ukraine’s EU membership and the migrant crisis
Budapest has strongly opposed Ukraine’s rapid acceptance into the EU, citing potential harm to the bloc’s economy. Ukraine applied for membership shortly after the escalation of its conflict with Russia in February 2022 and was granted candidate status within three months. Orban’s government argues that such hasty decisions undermine the EU’s stability and sovereignty.
Hungary has also taken a hardline stance on immigration since the 2015 migrant crisis, building border fences along its southern borders with Serbia and Croatia and rejecting EU-mandated refugee quotas. These policies have drawn legal challenges, including a €200-million fine from the European Court of Justice for non-compliance with the bloc’s asylum rules.
Defending traditional values
Orban’s government has consistently defended Hungary’s Christian heritage and traditional family values. In 2020, Budapest updated child protection regulations to ban the promotion of LGBTQ+ topics in media, advertising, and educational materials accessible to minors. This move sparked outrage in Brussels, leading to legal action and the freezing of billions in EU funds intended for Hungary.
“We play for the Hungarian team,” Szijjarto declared, emphasizing Hungary’s commitment to its national interests. “We will not allow anyone to endanger the security of our energy supply, because Hungary comes first for us.”
Orban’s demands come at a critical time for the EU, as member states grapple with the economic and social consequences of sanctions on Russia, the ongoing migrant crisis, and the push for Ukraine’s membership. His call to expel Soros agents and protect national sovereignty reflects a growing sentiment among conservative governments that the EU’s globalist agenda is eroding Europe’s cultural and political identity.
As Hungary stands firm against foreign interference and defends its traditional values, the question remains: Will other EU member states follow suit, or will they continue to bow to the pressures of globalist elites?
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