The Prime Minister of Hungary said that the country can receive money “from other sources”.
Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orban has once again criticized the European Union's sanctions against Russia, which he says have had a “reverse effect”, in particular causing energy prices to rise. This is reported by Reuters.
Orban, whose activities caused Hungary to be recognized as an undemocratic country, called for a ceasefire in Russia's war with Ukraine and said that sanctions against Russia are hurting the economy. of Europe.
According to him, “it is not surprising that governments are falling in Europe.” The prime minister's words apparently referred to the elections in Italy, after which Giorgia Maloni looks set to lead Italy's most right-wing government since World War II.
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“It is safe to say that as a result of the sanctions, European people have become poorer, and Russia has not fallen to its knees,” Orban said. “These weapons backfired, Europe shot itself in the foot with the sanctions.” Orban said that his government has reviewed the long-term energy strategy and aims to overhaul the energy system and extend the service life of the Paksh NPP », a total of 32 large investments are planned to be financed with EU funds.
“If the Brussels bureaucrats do not give us this money, which Hungary is entitled to, then we will get the necessary funds from other financial sources,” said Orban, adding that Hungary has started negotiations with the EU and “other international partners“, the names of which he did not specify.
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In addition, Viktor Orbán announced the start of “national consultations” to ask Hungarians about the feasibility of sanctions.
Hungary's prime minister has already resorted to this tool to strengthen domestic support for his Fidesz party on issues such as gay rights or migration.
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