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French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday called for efforts toward a more “sovereign Europe” following Hungary\u2019s parliamentary election, congratulating opposition leader P\u00e9ter Magyar on his victory over Prime Minister Viktor Orb\u00e1n.<\/p>\n
“I just spoke with P\u00e9ter Magyar to congratulate him on his victory in Hungary!” Macron posted on X.<\/p>\n
He said France welcomed “the victory of democratic participation” and “the Hungarian people\u2019s commitment to European Union values.”<\/p>\n
“Let us move forward together towards a more sovereign Europe, for the security of our continent, our competitiveness, and our democracy.”<\/p>\n
French Foreign Minister Jean-No\u00ebl Barrot commented: “The Hungarian people have decided to put an end to a power that, at the expense of European sovereignty, has gone astray by dismantling the rule of law and fundamental freedoms, spreading disinformation, and colluding with Russia.”<\/p>\n
During his time in office, Orb\u00e1n has been accused of building a semi-authoritarian system, curbing media and judicial independence, cracking down on LGBTQ rights, steering the country into conflict with the European Union and aligning it more closely with Russia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n