Hungary's Orbán says government raised white flag to EU on migration and war

Prime Minister Orbán Viktor told Hír TV that Hungary has "raised the white flag" before the European Union, conceding on several policy fronts. He said the government abandoned its previous stance on the EU migration pact, agreeing to build and fund infrastructure for thousands of asylum seekers, and also gave up its neutral position in the Russia‑Ukraine war by aligning with pro‑Ukrainian countries. Orbán highlighted that the EU still owes Hungary billions of euros and that further budget contributions will be withheld until repayment. The remarks were made during the recent EU summit and underline a shift in Hungary’s approach to EU migration and security policies.

The statements echo a similar report from another source, which noted that the Hungarian government’s surrender on migration and war issues represents the most significant error in the summit, according to Orbán.