Orban doubts necessity of existence of European Union
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbn once again criticized the European Union and even questioned the necessity of its existence.
He stated this during a speech in the city of Veszprém - one of the cities of culture of the EU this year. This initiative is designed to promote cooperation and unity on the continent. During his visit there on Friday, he raised the question of whether the EU is needed at all, Censor.NET reports with reference to European Pravda.
"The modern form of European cooperation was determined by two missions: peace and prosperity. If it cannot fulfill its two original missions, then what is the point of the EU?" Orbán said.
The Hungarian Prime Minister's anti-European rhetoric intensified after Brussels increased financial pressure on his country. Disputes with the union over the rule of law and corruption have led to Brussels refusing more than $30 billion in aid. It has also fueled speculation that Orbán intends to eventually take Hungary out of the EU, which the country's government has repeatedly denied.
Orbán says the EU should lift sanctions on Russia, which he blames for deepening Hungary's recession. He also called on the EU to consider ending aid to Ukraine as a way to end the war.
