Orban Accuses EU of Government Overthrow in Hungary

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has escalated his rhetoric against the European Union, claiming in a recent speech that Brussels aims to overthrow his government and establish a puppet regime in Hungary. During a national holiday commemorating the 1956 anti-Soviet uprising, he likened current EU pressures to historical foreign occupations, asserting that the EU's actions are intolerable for Hungary's independence. Orbán's comments come amidst a backdrop of declining support for his government and increasing opposition from a resurgent political party. He criticized EU policies regarding the war in Ukraine, suggesting they force Hungary into conflict rather than fostering peace. The EU has not publicly responded to Orbán's claims, which lack supporting evidence. Orbán's speech appears to be an effort to rally his political base ahead of the upcoming elections in 2026.