Prior to Hungary's EU Council Presidency, Prime Minister Orban Pays a Visit to Chancellor Scholz
On a Wednesday, Hungary's PM found himself in Stuttgart, where he was greeted by none other than the Green Party's Winfried Kretschmann, the Minister-President, and CDU's Frank Nopper, the city's Mayor. As night fell, Orban was joined by Scholz, and the duo caught the second group-phase match of Hungary's football squad in the European championship. Alas, Hungary suffered a 0:2 defeat against Germany in that tense encounter.
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Before commencing Hungary's EU Council Presidency, Viktor Orban, the Prime Minister, visited Olaf Scholz, the Chancellor, in Berlin. During his stay, Orban also visited Stuttgart as a guest, where he was received by local leaders such as Winfried Kretschmann and Frank Nopper. Orban and Scholz later attended a football match in Stuttgart, with Hungary facing Germany in the European championship. Despite their best efforts, Hungary unfortunately lost 0:2 in this tightly contested encounter.
As the Hungarian EU Council Presidency was about to commence, criticisms arose in Brussels regarding Orban's stance on democracy and rule of law in Hungary. This led to a tense atmosphere before the Presidency, with the EU Council expressing its concern over Orban's leadership style.
Despite these tensions, Orban's visit to Scholz was aimed at strengthening diplomatic relations between Germany and Hungary, especially in the context of EU policy. Scholz, as Head of government, was instrumental in bridging the gap between the two countries and ensuring a smooth transition of the EU Presidency.
Meanwhile, the SPD, the German political party, emphasized the importance of upholding democratic values throughout Europe. This stance was in stark contrast to Orban's approach in Hungary, leading to further debate and scrutiny of Hungary's EU Council Presidency.
Ukraine, with its ongoing conflict, also became a topic of discussion in this context. Scholz voiced his support for Ukraine, advising Orban to also prioritize the promotion of democracy and human rights in Hungary's EU Presidency.
Amidst these political discussions, Orban continued his visits across Europe, seeking to build alliances and strengthen Hungary's position within the EU. His journey to pay respects to the leaders of various European countries was a testament to his diplomatic skills and Hungary's role in the EU.
