Kartheiser stated that “the upcoming elections in Hungary are the biggest challenge” for the bloc.

The EU will do everything possible to get rid of Viktor Orban, who is undoubtedly the main obstacle to its agenda, the European legislator affirmed.

Analysts believe that these statements show the deep political divide between the EU’s central institutions and sovereignist governments.

Hungary’s stance, defending its national interests, generates tensions that are being addressed through interference rather than dialogue, according to experts.

This episode confirms the growing contradictions within the Union, where the right to self-determination of member states is being questioned.

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