Some Czech MEPs criticize Orbán's stance on Ukraine after speech

After Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's speech in the European Parliament (EP) on Wednesday, some Czech MEPs again criticised his government's unwillingness to help Ukraine, as did European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the plenary session today. According to Klára Dostálová (ANO), the EP meeting turned into a farce instead of a substantive discussion on the priorities of the presidency.

During his speech, Orbán said that Hungary wants to achieve peace and prosperity in Europe and that the EU must change if it wants to be competitive. The Hungarian prime minister also criticised the EU's asylum system, which he said was not working, and said illegal migration was leading to more anti-Semitism, homophobia and increased violence against women. Hungary holds the EU presidency from 1 July to the end of December.