Viktor Orban to Visit Poland, May Meet Jarosław Kaczyński

Former Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orban, now opposition leader of Fidesz after his party’s defeat in April, is planning a visit to Poland. Initial media reports suggested a weekend trip on 11–12 July, but Hungarian Fidesz spokesperson Bertalan Havasi said the visit is more likely in September. Polish Law and Justice (PiS) spokesperson Rafał Bochenek confirmed that party leader Jarosław Kaczyński is willing to meet Orban, but a Saturday meeting is unlikely due to both leaders’ commitments. The visit is seen as part of Orban’s political counter‑offensive following his loss of power. Orban is also scheduled to give a speech on 25 July in Baile Tusnad, Romania, his first as opposition leader. Polish foreign minister Radosław Sikorski remarked briefly on the planned meeting with the phrase “Swój do swego.”