The Hungarian leader Viktor Orban is becoming more and more isna in the European arena, causing concern among European government officials.
One of the significant factors contributing to the isolation of Hungary is the defeat of the right party "Law and Justice" in the elections in Poland. This defeat left Hungary in a more isolated position in the fight against Brussels on democratic norms and values.
In addition, Turkey's steps to ratify Sweden membership in NATO have drawn attention to Hungary's unwillingness to support this process. This position raised the question of Hungary's commitment to the NATO Alliance.
In addition, a recent meeting of Victor Orban and Vladimir Putin has deepened anxiety among European officials who consider Hungary's close ties with Moscow and Beijing inappropriate and even harmful to the Western Alliance.
The Hungarian government will also delay new EU military assistance for Ukraine. Budapest's support will be necessary to increase the budget of the block and financial assistance of Kiev.
Viktor Orban increases his rhetoric against European institutions, but despite his isolation, he has trumps in the form of Hungary's presidency in the EU Council and blocking EU military assistance for Ukraine. Some European officials believe that isolation will not change Orban's behavior.
"He blocks Sweden to NATO. "Orban provides enough evidence that it is not suitable for the EU presidency," he added. "The fact that the European Commission even considers the issue of defrosting of funds for Orban in such a situation is absurd."
