Threads of European Right Converge at Viktor Orban

Mateusz Morawiecki has been elected as the new president of the European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) EP group. Following his election, the former Polish Prime Minister highlighted the inspiration provided by Giorgia Meloni, previous group leader and Italy's current prime minister, and pledged to continue protecting conservative values in Europe and worldwide. "The changes now occurring within the ECR group clearly strengthen Viktor Orban's position," Laszlo Dornfeld, senior analyst at the Center for Fundamental Rights, told Magyar Nemzet in an interview.

Mateusz Morawiecki in Rome on December 15, 2024 (Photo: AFP/Filippo Monteforte) 

Polish–Hungarian relations may strengthen again

Both Poland and Hungary have faced proceedings under Article 7, with Brussels attempting to weaken both countries through various measures, the senior analyst from the Center of Fundamental Rights pointed out.

Unfortunately, they succeeded in Poland, where Donald Tusk, the representative of Brussels’ local allies, and his government have taken power. We can see the consequences for Poland: repeated violations of rights, unconstitutional decisions, and even imprisonments. This shows what fate Brussels envisions for Hungary as well, as their allies are preparing to implement the same scenario here. In this context, Mateusz Morawiecki’s election as  ECR president is of particular significance. This ensures that the Polish connection is not lost for Hungary, but is merely waiting for better times to be revived, much like in the case of the United States, where a clear turn in US-Hungary relations is expected after January 20,

the analyst concluded.

Cover photo: Mateusz Morawiecki  in Rome on December 15, 2024 (Photo:  AFP/Filippo Monteforte)