US EditionCzech Prime Minister Babis backs Hungary's Orban ahead of vote
Babis said Orban offers stability as polls show the Hungarian leader could lose to opposition challenger Peter Magyar.
- On Saturday, Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis endorsed Hungarian leader Viktor Orban ahead of Sunday's parliamentary election, calling him the "best choice for Hungarian interests" and stability in turbulent times.
- Formerly a pro-EU liberal, Babis has shifted his political stance to align closely with Orban within their shared Patriots for Europe faction in the European Parliament.
- While Orban faces potential ouster after 16 years by opposition leader Peter Magyar, critics argue Babis's domestic reform plans mimic Hungarian and Slovak models that undermine democratic standards.
- This realignment has influenced Czech foreign policy, as the government slashed aid for Ukraine and refused to participate in the EU's 90 billion euro loan for Kyiv.
- Despite these domestic and policy shifts, the Czech position on Russia remains more mainstream than those of Hungary and Slovakia, which maintain closer ties to the Kremlin.
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Shortly before the parliamentary election in Hungary, Czech Prime Minister Viktor Orbán strengthens his back. In turbulent times, it is more important than ever to choose stability and a proven leadership, writes Andrej Babiš.
Trump-supporting billionaire Andrej Babis, who is the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, supports Viktor Orbán.
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis from the right-wing nationalist party ANO has now publicly announced his support for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
He has always protected Hungarian citizens and their interests. Prime Minister and leader of the ANO movement Andrej Babiš supported his Hungarian counterpart Viktor Orbán with these words before Sunday's parliamentary elections. Orbán is running for a fifth term as head of the strongest parliamentary party, Fidesz.
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