EU enlargement was never an act of charity; it serves the interests of the current member states, PM Viktor Orban pointed out.

We were not admitted because of our pretty eyes. The West decided to admit Hungary, Poland, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia because it was in their interest,
– Mr. Orban underlined.
They may have said compliments back then, but we have outgrown the age of fairy tales,” Viktor Orban said.