Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has once again underscored Hungary’s steadfast commitment to peace and national sovereignty, positioning the country as a counterweight to Brussels’ pro-war agenda and blind support for Ukraine’s EU accession.
“Pope Francis was a man of peace,” Prime Minister Orbán said, remembering the late pontiff. “In our minds, that means he was a gentle man, but there was another side to his character: He was a resolutely brave man because standing for peace means enduring daily harassment.” The prime minister emphasized that in recent years, only Hungary and the Vatican under Pope Francis consistently advocated for peace.