Von der Leyen congratulates Magyar on his victory but calls for changes to EU voting rules
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen welcomed the results of the parliamentary elections in Hungary, describing the victory of the opposition party “Tisa” as the country’s return to the “European path.”
The head of the European Commission expressed hope for the swift release of financial aid for Ukraine, but emphasized the need for systemic reforms within the European Union itself.
Brussels plans to begin working with the new Hungarian government “as soon as possible,” once all formal procedures are completed.
The top priority on the agenda is the release of a €90 billion loan, which is critical for supporting Ukraine’s economy and defense capabilities.
“The Hungarian people have spoken and reclaimed their European path. This is a victory for fundamental freedoms,” Ursula von der Leyen stated during a conversation with journalists in Brussels.
She compared current events to the historic Hungarian uprisings against totalitarianism in 1956 and 1989.
Despite her optimism regarding the election results, the European Commission President called on the EU to learn from the lessons of years of decision-blocking by Viktor Orbán’s regime.
She believes that the Union must abandon the principle of unanimity in foreign policy matters so that a single member state cannot blackmail the entire community.
“I think that moving to qualified majority voting in foreign policy is an important way to avoid the systemic blockages we have seen in the past, and we must use this momentum to make progress on this issue,” von der Leyen emphasized.
Hungary has a new leader, bringing an end to Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule.
Magyar called on Orbán’s puppets to resign
