Hungary's Referendum on Ukraine's EU Membership: Szijjártó Péter's Perspective

Hungary's Foreign Minister Szijjártó Péter recently spoke about the upcoming national referendum on Ukraine's EU membership. The referendum, scheduled for 2025, will allow Hungarian citizens to express their views on a matter of significant geopolitical importance. In a recent video, Minister Szijjártó emphasized the government's commitment to respecting the will of the people, stating, "Since we are a democratic government, we will follow the will of the people." He further elaborated on the government's practice of conducting national consultations on various strategic issues, including constitutional matters, migration, and family policies. This commitment to public opinion underscores the democratic process underway in Hungary. The minister also expressed his disagreement with the notion that a non-liberal party's electoral victory constitutes a lack of democracy. The upcoming referendum is expected to shape Hungary's stance on Ukraine's EU aspirations and will likely have broader implications for the region's political landscape.