Manfred Weber Slams Hungary, Balázs Orbán Hits Back

In a post published on his official X account on Wednesday, July 2nd, Balázs Orbán, the political director of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, sharply rebuked the head of the centre-right European People’s Party, Manfred Weber for meddling in Hungary’s internal affairs.

Weber accused Hungary of violating “fundamental principles”—pointing to the banning of Budapest Pride as proof—and declared that only pro-Ukraine voices are welcome as political partners. “This is our red line,” he told Italian daily Corriere della Sera.

Orbán reacted by stating that the German politician’s criticism crossed a diplomatic line.

Speaking to @Corriere, Manfred Weber accused 🇭🇺 Hungary of violating “fundamental principles” — pointing to the Budapest Pride as proof — and declared that only pro-Ukraine voices are welcome as political partners. “This is our red line,” he said.

Let’s be clear: what Brussels…

— Balázs Orbán (@BalazsOrban_HU) July 2, 2025

In his tweet, Orbán said:

We are fed up with Brussels elites meddling in Hungary’s affairs while dragging Europe closer to war. Fast-tracking Ukraine’s accession isn’t diplomacy—it’s dangerous escalation.

Hungary’s stance is clear: we protect our children, keep the migrants out, preserve the family, & defend a future rooted in national values—not Brussels ideology.