Germany's Merz backs Hungary's new pro-EU course
Key takeaways
- After talks with Hungary's new prime minister, Peter Magyar, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expects a positive reset in EU relations.
- Merz praised Magyar during the Hungarian prime minister's inaugural visit in Berlin, calling his election victory over Viktor Orban inspirational for Europe and vowing to help ensure a successful new start.
- Welcoming the new Hungarian leader, Merz said that Magyar is the "great beacon of hope of our time" for many Hungarians.
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After talks with Hungary's new prime minister, Peter Magyar, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expects a positive reset in EU relations. Meanwhile, Budapest has signaled only a partial shift so far on support for Ukraine.
https://p.dw.com/p/5Ek Ad Merz welcomed the inaugural visit so soon after Magyar's election Image: Annegret Hilse/REUTERSAdvertisement German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesday pledged full support for Hungary's new Prime Minister Peter Magyar to steer the country back toward Europe's mainstream.
Merz praised Magyar during the Hungarian prime minister's inaugural visit in Berlin, calling his election victory over Viktor Orban inspirational for Europe and vowing to help ensure a successful new start.