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Orbán Warns EU Faces Disintegration Without Urgent Reforms

9/9/2025

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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán warned that the EU risks disintegration without reforms, suggesting the 2028-2035 budget may be the last.
He proposed a concentric circle model for the EU, prioritizing military and energy security for outer nations like Ukraine and the UK.
Orbán criticized the EU for failing to meet its founding goals, calling it a "lame duck" reliant on US security.
He announced a national consultation on opposition tax plans, framing the upcoming election as a trust test.
Orbán highlighted Fidesz's promise-keeping record, contrasting it with the opposition's perceived secrecy.
He cautioned that aligning with Brussels could result in economic chaos and loss of sovereignty.
The Kötcse event featured heavy security and a concurrent rally by opposition leader Péter Magyar.

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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán warned that the EU risks disintegration without reforms, suggesting the 2028-2035 budget may be the last.
He proposed a concentric circle model for the EU, prioritizing military and energy security for outer nations like Ukraine and the UK.
Orbán criticized the EU for failing to meet its founding goals, calling it a "lame duck" reliant on US security.
He announced a national consultation on opposition tax plans, framing the upcoming election as a trust test.
Orbán highlighted Fidesz's promise-keeping record, contrasting it with the opposition's perceived secrecy.
He cautioned that aligning with Brussels could result in economic chaos and loss of sovereignty.
The Kötcse event featured heavy security and a concurrent rally by opposition leader Péter Magyar.