Overview

• Ursula von der Leyen, European Commission President, criticized Viktor Orbán for his close ties with Russia and failure to support Ukraine.
• Orbán has positioned himself as a key ally of Donald Trump, hoping for his reelection to bolster Hungary's influence.
• The Hungarian leader's presidency of the EU Council has been marked by calls to reform EU policies on migration and economic competitiveness.
• Orbán's controversial policies include easing visa rules for Russians and early releases for convicted traffickers, drawing criticism from EU officials.
• The European Parliament session was contentious, with Orbán facing accusations of corruption and undermining democratic values.