Orban's Allegations: EU's Hidden Agenda?

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban accuses the European Union of attempting to overthrow his government, akin to the 1956 anti-Soviet uprising. Facing a strong challenge from the opposition Tisza party, Orban criticizes EU policies on Ukraine and migration. A recent poll shows Tisza gaining on Orban's ruling Fidesz party.

In a striking denunciation, Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban alleged the European Union is plotting to replace his government with a 'puppet' administration, echoing historic upheavals of the 1956 anti-Soviet uprising. These comments come as Orban faces unprecedented polling threats from the burgeoning opposition, the Tisza party.

Speaking in Budapest, Orban criticized the EU's stance on Ukraine and migration as unacceptable for Hungary. He accused Brussels of attempting to involve Hungary in the Ukrainian conflict and impose migrant policies against Hungary's sovereign interests. However, he offered no evidence or specifics to support his claims of an EU conspiracy.

As Hungary took the reins of the EU's rotating presidency, Orban's diplomatic engagements, especially with Moscow, have stirred disapproval among European leaders. Meanwhile, Tisza party's leader, Peter Magyar, accuses Orban of authoritarian governance and has gained voter support amid economic woes and rising inflation.

(With inputs from agencies.)