Hungarian PM Orban slams EU over handling trade talks with US
Speaking on Friday during his regular interview on Kossuth Radio, Orban sharpened his aim at the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, slamming her over the handling of trade negotiations with US President Donald Trump.
Claiming that she completely failed on the negotiating table with Washington, and instead was focused more on her side commitment regarding Ukraine's security – such as the purchase of American munitions and defence systems – something she lacked the capability to do so, Orban described the resulting trade arrangement as 'an economic own goal,' and suggested the EU had lost ground in a trade dispute that remains unresolved.
Hungary, which has been one of the EU's most vocal critics in regards to the Russia – Ukraine conflict and the US trade deal, has been highly critical of the bloc's moves towards militarisation and its attempts to replace Russian oil.
Orban further hammered down on Brussels, and blasted the bloc's policy approach, stating 'We are what we are. Weak, ridiculous, loud-mouthed. We educate others, but we have no strength when it comes to negotiating. We show neither talent nor ability. So, it's the worst combination.'
He further likened the EU diplomacy to 'a little hamster huddling in the corner, hissing at everyone, arguing with everyone, humiliating ourselves, and then still thinking we are in a position to lecture others about human rights, democracy, and behaviour.' UNI ANV SSP
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