U.S. Vice President Vance criticizes EU policies in Hungary

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Vice President Vance of the United States criticized EU policies in Budapest, Hungary, and expressed support for Prime Minister Orbán's re-election, encouraging the public to participate in the elections and resist "European bureaucratism." This statement comes ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections, as Orbán faces challenges.

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2026-04-08 16:24:32

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On the 7th local time, U.S. Vice President Vance publicly criticized EU policies while attending a rally in Budapest, the Hungarian capital, and said he supports Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán’s re-election.

That day, during an appearance with Orbán at the event, Vance urged Hungarian people to resist “European bureaucratism,” criticizing the EU leadership’s approach to issues of migration, energy, and member-state sovereignty. He praised Orbán’s policies and encouraged Hungarian voters to actively participate in the parliamentary election—“support Orbán.”

At the rally, Vance also spoke by phone with U.S. President Trump. During the call, Trump called Orbán a “fantastic man.”

Hungary is scheduled to hold parliamentary elections on April 12. Orbán, who has been in power continuously since 2010, will seek re-election. Observers generally believe this is the most challenging election Orbán has faced since taking office. (CCTV reporter Wu Hanying)

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