Following Orbán's defeat, other leaders could pose problems for the EU — Politico
Following the shift in Hungary’s political landscape, the European community has turned its attention to leaders who could pose a new obstacle to unity within the European Union.
This is reported by Politico.
The leaders of Slovakia and the Czech Republic are considered the main candidates for the role of internal opposition figures capable of blocking key decisions regarding aid to Ukraine.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico currently appears to be the most likely successor to the policy of obstruction within the bloc.
He has repeatedly demonstrated solidarity with pro-Russian narratives, opposing sanctions and financial support for Kyiv.
“I am interested in being a constructive player in the European Union, but not at the expense of the Slovak Republic,” the Slovak leader has openly stated.
Despite his previous support for joint declarations, Fico threatened to veto a €90 billion loan for Ukraine.
Andrej Babiš, often called the “Czech Trump” due to his political style, has also joined the ranks of potential destroyers of unity.
The billionaire and head of the Czech government has already demanded that his country be excluded from the loan program for Ukraine.
Babiš’s behavior is causing concern among diplomats due to his penchant for populism and demands to cut military aid.
Although the Czech Republic continues its initiatives to purchase ammunition, the prime minister’s rhetoric remains sharp and ambiguous.
Giorgia Meloni occupies a unique position in this hierarchy, attempting to balance right-wing nationalism with pragmatic cooperation with Brussels.
Although she demonstrates a constructive approach to migration issues, diplomats note her ideological proximity to radical views.
“At the last European Council meeting, the only person who agreed with Orbán was Meloni,” noted one European representative.
This suggests that the Italian leader could become an unexpected but significant ally of Euroskeptics at critical moments.
Figures such as Janez Janša and Rumen Radev are also returning to the political arena.
Jansa, known as “Mini-Trump,” is in a difficult position: he criticizes journalists but at the same time supports Ukraine’s EU membership, which sets him apart from Fico.
The situation in Bulgaria looks more alarming due to Rumen Radev’s ambitions. The former politician claimed that Ukraine is “doomed” in the war, and that increasing military aid from the European Union is a misguided strategy.
Fico congratulated Magyar on his victory and spoke about the Druzhba oil pipeline
Meloni promised Zelenskyy unconditional support ahead of his visit to Italy
