"Mafia boss" heading the UN? Harsh words from Peter Magyar
Donald Trump's administration allegedly promoted the former Hungarian prime minister with the support of Russia and China, which caused a wave of criticism in Europe.
Quick Look
- According to the Wall Street Journal, Donald Trump's administration was to promote Viktor Orban as UN secretary general with the support of Russia and China.
- The idea was met with sharp criticism from Peter Magyar, Radosław Sikorski and Andriy Sybiha.
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Why It Matters
Reports on the Trump administration's plans to fill the position of UN Secretary General.
According to reports from the American daily "Wall Street Journal", the administration of President Donald Trump was to promote the candidacy of former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban for the position of Secretary General of the United Nations. Moreover, according to the newspaper, Orban would be the joint candidate of three world powers: the United States, Russia and China.
According to "WSJ", the United States allegedly encouraged Orban to take part in the race for this prestigious position and even presented him with a preliminary action plan. According to the quoted American diplomat, Russia and China support this idea, and the final decision on this matter is to be made soon.
Harsh words from the Hungarian Prime Minister
The current Prime Minister of Hungary, Peter Magyar, commented on the media reports during his visit to Prague. In a strong statement, he stressed that the United Nations is not a criminal organization and should not be led by a "mafia boss." Magyar noted that although no one is seeking to liquidate the UN, in his opinion "the best way to destroy it would be to put Orbán there."
The candidacy of the former Prime Minister of Hungary was also criticized by other countries. Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Radosław Sikorski, clearly stated that Poland does not plan to support Orban in the race for the position of UN Secretary General.
In turn, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Andriy Sybiha, expressed concerns that Orban, as the head of the UN, could effectively use the veto and blackmail, which - as he emphasized - he had perfected over the years, blocking key decisions of the European Union.
“I am convinced that Viktor Orban, as UN Secretary General, would successfully use his masterful veto and blackmail skills that he has developed over the years to torpedo key EU decisions,” Sybiha wrote on the X platform on Monday.
Open Questions
- Will Viktor Orban officially confirm his participation in the elections?
- How will other UN member states react to this candidacy?
