Hungarys

During a significant visit to Budapest, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu commended Hungary for its "bold and principled" decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC). This trip is particularly noteworthy as it represents a rare venture abroad in light of an ICC arrest warrant issued against him. The invitation from Hungary's right-leaning Prime Minister Viktor Orban came shortly after the ICC launched the arrest warrant, attributing it to allegations of war crimes amid Israel's…

This morning, prominent European Union officials launched a fierce critique of Hungary's Viktor Orban, denouncing his erosion of democratic principles and his pro-Russian stance regarding the Ukraine crisis. Orban’s address in the European Parliament took center stage, prompting sharp responses from across the political spectrum. As Vladimir Putin’s staunchest ally in the EU, Orban’s regime remains at odds with fellow member states on several pressing matters—ranging from delaying assistance for Ukraine to undermining the…