PM makes opposition to support for Ukraine central to Fidesz campaign as it loses ground over cost of living crisis
Hungary’s prime minister has kicked off a weeks-long “anti-war roadshow”, turning criticism of European support for Ukraine into an early campaign message before next year’s elections.
Viktor Orbán’s is scheduled to stage an event in five cities before the end of the year, and started with an assembly on Saturday in the north-western city of Győr.
“Those who want peace will join us,” the rightwing leader of the Fidesz party said in a Facebook post before the event.
The series of rallies began a week after Orbán’s visit to Washington DC, where he met Donald Trump, who agreed to grant Hungary a one-year exemption from US sanctions on importing oil and gas from Russia. The agreement was seen as a boost for Orbán, who has been in power for 15 years, during uncertain economic times for the country.
