Orban Warns of EU Demise, Supports Trump

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán delivered a speech in Baile Tusnad, Romania, asserting that the European Union is 'sliding toward oblivion' and advocating for a new Asia-oriented world order. He criticized Europe for following U.S. foreign policy at the cost of its own interests and declared that countries like China and India will become the dominant global powers. Orbán also expressed skepticism about Ukraine's prospects for EU or NATO membership, suggesting it would revert to a buffer state due to financial constraints. Additionally, he made unsubstantiated claims that the U.S. orchestrated the Nord Stream pipeline explosions, labeling it an act of terrorism. His remarks were framed within a broader context of criticism from European partners following his recent diplomatic overtures to Moscow and Beijing. Orbán's support for Donald Trump’s presidential candidacy further underscored his alignment with nationalist sentiments.