Hungarian Prime Minister Says Goal Is Regime Change, Not Just Government Shift
New Hungarian leader outlines plans to unlock €16 billion in frozen EU funds and support Ukraine accession talks if minority rights are protected. Interview conducted during Paris visit three weeks after appointment.
Le MondeHungary's new prime minister stated that the objective is to change the political regime, not merely replace the government. In an interview conducted at the Hungarian embassy in Paris on June 3, 2026, the 45-year-old leader described steps to recover €16 billion in European funds that remain frozen.
The prime minister said Budapest will not obstruct the start of EU accession negotiations with Ukraine if Kyiv provides guarantees for the rights of the Hungarian minority. The comments came three weeks after the appointment and during a series of meetings with officials in Poland, Austria, Brussels, Germany, and France.
Discussions covered economic cooperation, defense matters, and European political issues. An invitation was extended for a visit to Budapest on October 23 to mark the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. The interview focused on the transition following 16 years of the previous administration and the intent to open a new phase in Hungary's relations with France and other partners.
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