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Argentina’s president: Hungary could lead Europe back to its roots
Argentine President Javier Milei told the CPAC Hungary 2026 conference in Budapest that Europe must “rediscover itself” rather than reinvent itself, placing Hungary at the centre of this transformation.
Speaking on Saturday, Milei argued that Europe should regain confidence in its own history and abandon what he described as a culture of constant guilt, the Hungarian News Agency reported. He suggested that Prime Minister Viktor Orbán could become one of the strongest voices guiding the continent back to its traditional values.
Criticism of Brussels and political priorities
Milei stressed that moral considerations should come first in political decision-making, followed by economic efficiency, with political gain only a distant third. He warned that many nations have suffered when leaders prioritised power over principles, citing historical examples such as the Soviet Union, Cuba and Argentina’s past.
He also sharply criticised EU leadership, claiming that decisions made in the name of “noble goals” often conceal political calculations. According to Milei, Europe’s current trajectory has led to stagnation, weakened rule of law and declining political credibility.
Who’s Milei?
Javier Milei has been Argentina's president since December 2023. He's described as a right-wing libertarian, ultra-conservative, far-right, and populist politician. Among his unusual views is his desire to abolish the Argentine central bank and replace the peso with the U.S. dollar. He considers climate change a “socialist lie” and sex education a ploy (so to speak) to destroy the family. He has called Pope Francis a “filthy communist.”
European values and sovereignty under debate
Alice Weidel, co-leader of Germany’s Alternative für Deutschland, described CPAC as a “torch of freedom” for Europe. She emphasised that European civilisation rests on Greek philosophy, Roman statehood and Christian traditions, arguing that sovereign nation states remain the only framework in which these values can flourish.
Weidel warned that Europe faces internal threats, including migration pressures, restrictions on free speech and political interference, claiming these developments undermine national sovereignty.
Who’s Weidel?
Wiedel is co-chair of the far-right populist Alternative for Germany (AfD) party and has served as the AfD’s parliamentary group leader in the Bundestag since October 2017. She is a staunch advocate of economic liberalism and opposes the minimum wage. She has expressed scepticism regarding global warming. She is a lesbian and is in a civil partnership with her partner, but opposes the legalisation of same-sex marriage.
Hungary as a model for Europe
Spanish Vox leader Santiago Abascal praised Hungary as a “beacon” of sovereignty and security in Europe. He argued that the country offers an alternative model to what he described as a failing Brussels-led system.
Abascal also highlighted the importance of Hungary’s upcoming elections, suggesting their outcome could shape not only the country’s future but also broader European political trends.
Who is Abascal?
Abascal is the leader of the nationalist Vox party. In 2019, he used anti-Muslim rhetoric and made the “reconquest of Spain” his rallying cry. He denies the reality of climate change, calling it “the greatest hoax in history.”
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