Hungary Protests Comments by German Ambassador

Hungary's Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has summoned German Ambassador Julia Gross following her critical speech on German Unity Day, where she urged Hungarian public figures to address actions undermining trust with NATO and EU allies. Gross stated that Hungary is veering away from its friends and criticized Prime Minister Viktor Orban's 'peace mission' in Ukraine, which included talks with Russian President Putin without EU backing. Szijjarto condemned her comments as 'unacceptable' and an infringement on Hungary's sovereignty, reflecting long-standing tensions between Hungary and its Western partners over human rights and foreign policy. The ambassador's remarks also touched on Hungary's delayed ratification of Finland and Sweden's NATO accession, intensifying concerns about Hungary's alignment with Western ideals. This diplomatic dispute highlights the growing friction between Hungary and Germany, particularly regarding Orban's administration's approach to international relations and governance.