Von der Leyen Criticizes Orban's Foreign Policies

European Union (EU) chief Ursula von der Leyen delivered a scathing critique of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban for his pro-Russian and pro-Chinese policies, which she claims undermine EU unity and security. Von der Leyen accused Orban of facilitating foreign interference by allowing unchecked Russian arrivals and deploying Chinese police in Hungary. She contrasted Orban's stance on Ukraine with the Hungarian resistance against Soviet oppression in 1956, questioning his alignment with Russia over Ukraine's pursuit of freedom. The criticism was delivered during a European Parliament session in Strasbourg, where Orban outlined Hungary's EU presidency plans. Von der Leyen's remarks come as she seeks support for her second term as European Commission president, emphasizing the risks of Hungary's economic policies and its deviation from collective EU efforts.