Diplomatic rift erupts between Poland and Hungary over Orbán’s controversial speech
A diplomatic row has flared up between Poland and Hungary following a speech by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán at the Tusványos Summer University event in Baile Tusnad, Romania.
In his address, Orbán criticized Poland’s geopolitical ambitions, their relationship with the United States, and their efforts to weaken Russia and outpace Germany economically. He labelled Polish policies as “hypocritical,” accusing Poland of conducting business with Russia while morally lecturing others.
Sharp Polish reaction to Orbán’s claims
Polish Deputy Foreign Minister Wladyslaw Teofil Bartoszewski responded sharply, stating to Polish Business Insider that Orbán’s comments were an attack not only on Poland but also on the U.S., the European Union, and NATO. He denied any Polish dealings with Russia and criticised Orbán for positioning himself on the fringe of international society, both within the EU and NATO. Bartoszewski questioned Hungary’s continued membership in NATO, suggesting that Orbán should consider forming a new alliance with Putin and like-minded nations.
In response, Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó defended Orbán, asserting that Poland was hurt by the truth. Szijjártó claimed that Hungary had long tolerated provocations and hypocrisy from the current Polish government in the interest of preserving the Hungarian-Polish brotherhood, but that patience had run out. He pointed out that Poland was also listed among the customers of a major Russian oil company, suggesting that Poland should not be hypocritical or accuse others while engaging in similar practices themselves.
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Shamed and Embarrassed again Hungarians by the Prime Minister – Victor Orban.
Orbans – self-abasement behaviour continues to HUMILIATE himself.
Orban – never was – never will be a Healer, a Peacemaker through his character being ” in it” an Insidious individual sneaky and treacherous, inclusive of his Clandestine behaviour, that HE thinks are acts doings undertakings of HIS in Secrecy, but it FACT are NOT and KNOWN to those WHO pursue HIM.
I look at the bright side of this. Poland doesn’t have now the moral obligation to support the dictator. Hungary is losing friends and no one follows the Hungarian model. And all because of Orban
Another day, another fracas. Orban needs conflict to feel fulfilled, it’ll never end. He flunked the diplomacy module in the school of life.
Please excuse the vulgar language but Hungary is a shit show under Fidesz. Orban and Szijjarto are legends in their own minds. The Polish deputy foreign minister called it like it is and of course the Fidesz Russians (they are not real Hungarians anymore) don’t like it. Hungary died under Fidesz. It’s now Orbanistan.
Orban is “on the fringe of international society”?
No, he’s in line with most of the world. It’s the useless E.U. and the dying N.A.T.O. that are pursuing policies opposed by everyone else in the world, which are also self-destructive. Plus, their propaganda methods are taken straight out of the CCCP playbook. Even Ceausescu didn’t dissimulate this much!
What else did the Poles expect when they allowed a leftist with minority votes to lead a woke coalition? Their new progressive government is on the war mongering side of the EU at the expense of a centuries old friendship. Hungary and Slovakia are now the only countries for peace in the EU.
Edward Louis. Bernays born 1891 in Vienna, what was then known as the Austrian- Hungary Empire.
Bernays lived to 1995 at his passing, aged 103 years of age.
Bernays was commonly referred to, as the “Father of Public Relations and Propaganda”.
Could there be any truth in that over the past near on 20 years of the Fidesz Political Party, the (2) two “comings” as a Government of Hungary under Victor Orban, that the Fidesz Party of Hungary have been by FAR, the largest purchasers of books written by Bernays ?
Is it true to be accepted into the Family, the membership of the Fidesz Political Party, applicants MUST pass not only an oral examination but a written test, before they are accepted approved to be “in the family” supporters of – or fully fledged paid up subscribing, donators to the cause – in becoming being accepted in membership of the Fidesz Political Party ???
PROPAGANDA – the Orban – Fidesz Government – FULL of it, and it’s mostly FABRICATED deliberate Lies.
Quote of Bernays :
He said;
“Modern business must have its finger continuously on the Public Pulse.
It must understand the changing Public MIND – and prepare to interpret itself FAIRLY and eloquently to changing opinion.”
PERSONIFIES – the Fidesz Political Party from Victor Mihaly. Orban right through and OUT of THEM, there FAILING(s) – that this message of Bernays – they have NOT got.
I know where their FINGERS are.///
Orban is the most respected leader in Europe and is admired by the majority in the US who want peace.
NATO,EU,and the US Hawks who thought they would test Putin by removing the elected goverment in Ukraine. Ukraine has been run by US money before and sense. NATO would have ended long ago without US money. Trump had to threaten NATO members to pay up their share. A fraction of what the US has paid. . The comments here tell a different story,
when it’s been done right under their nose.
Let’s here the opposition, but brings some credibility.
Weren´t our Politicians BFFs PIS supposed to win by a landslide and everything would be fabulous. In fact, there would be a populist landslide in the European Elections, which would upend the Liberal Elites and the Brussels Bureaucrats!
I guess Mr. Orbán´s dreams have been deferred. Now, he appears to be putting all his political capital on the Old Don being reelected in the US, now. I sincerely hope for all of us our Politicians have a Plan B.
The usual purveyors of Russian interests are here on these posts in spades. Please note one accusatory line Orban used in his speech about Poland and the US. Orban: “The goal is to weaken Russia. That’s why Poland gave up the V4 axis.” There you are. Weakening Russia is a bad thing for Orban. Orban works for Putin. If you don’t think a weaker Russia is a goal we should have you don’t belong in the EU and you don’t belong in NATO.
Indeed Norbert, it does seem to have all come down to this. If Donny’s not elected, which is a distinct possibility contrary to the bombastic rhetoric about it being a foregone conclusion, Hungary’s sole allies become Russia and China. Hungary seems to be sleepwalking towards exiting the EU, ultimately it won’t come down to what Hungary wants but what every other country in the EU (and NATO) thinks is appropriate. They won’t tolerate a trojan horse in their midst forever, Hungary is playing a dangerous game of brinkmanship and it could easily end up in a very cold place indeed, cut off from the EU trading bloc and the Chinese pulling their money out faster than the 25 weekly flights between Budapest and China can physically carry it all. Orban’s catastrophic lack of diplomacy and puganacious demeanour could, quite frankly, blow up the whole country.
Londonsteve that is an accurate description: “Hungary seems to be sleepwalking towards exiting the EU.” 2026 will be an absolutely monumental election in Hungary that will be a choice between belonging to the EU or exiting. I remain hopeful that Hungarians will wake up and choose Europe. The perception of economic decline under Fidesz is unmistakable. Fidesz propaganda is pumped out in a greater torrent and in more hysterical forms. It’s a sign of desperation by the party that has a high risk of backfiring as the public stops believing it.