The chancellor emphasized that Magyar received a clear mandate from the voters to restore democracy and the rule of law in Hungary.
For many people, Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar is a bearer of hope. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said this at a joint press conference on Tuesday after negotiations with the Hungarian Prime Minister. The chancellor emphasized that Magyar received a clear mandate from the voters to restore democracy and the rule of law in Hungary. Based on the report of the nepszava.hu server, a reporter in Budapest informs about it.
“We trust you to bring Hungary back to the center of Europe,” underlined Merz and described the conversation with Magyar as good and fruitful. He emphasized that there are open doors for the Hungarian Prime Minister in Germany and he wants Hungary to develop economically again.
Support from Germany
“You can count on us and I am personally at your disposal if you are looking for a partner for your work in the European Union,” added the chancellor.
According to him, Magyar’s election victory is an inspiration for all of Europe, because he proved that “the pendulum does not swing in one direction only”, it can swing not only in an illiberal or even authoritarian direction, but also back to the center, Merz said. According to nepszava.hu, he was apparently referring to concerns that the populist Alternative for Germany (AfD) could win the Bundestag elections in 2029.
