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Hungarian Minister Defends Beijing Trip Amid EU Criticism

9/8/2025

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Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó defended his Beijing visit against Polish criticism during a Budapest press conference.
He criticized EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for endorsing Romania's austerity, stating Hungary prioritizes its citizens.
Szijjártó condemned Ukraine's forced military conscriptions as a significant shame for Europe.
He argued that the EU's trade policies have diminished its global competitiveness.
Hungary did not support the EU's condemnation of Russia's missile strikes on Kyiv, emphasizing its peace commitment.

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Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó defended his Beijing visit against Polish criticism during a Budapest press conference.
He criticized EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for endorsing Romania's austerity, stating Hungary prioritizes its citizens.
Szijjártó condemned Ukraine's forced military conscriptions as a significant shame for Europe.
He argued that the EU's trade policies have diminished its global competitiveness.
Hungary did not support the EU's condemnation of Russia's missile strikes on Kyiv, emphasizing its peace commitment.