Rare war of words in the European Parliament

The two main players are Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in his rotating EU presidency for the second half of 2024 and EC President Ursula von der Leyen.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban (writing) and EC President Ursula von der Leyen (speaking)

The debate was characterised by back-and-forth, with the two men disagreeing on virtually every issue and aspect of EU policy.

This has split the EP into opposing factions. Supporters of one party have fiercely criticized and attacked the other. Between Mr. Orban and Ms. von der Leyen, as well as between opposing factions in the EU, there is currently no sign of reconciliation, compromise or concessions to reach consensus on policies and coordinated actions.

This is very disadvantageous for the EU and the EP. If this continues, as long as Hungary with Mr. Orban as the rotating EU presidency, both the EP and the EU will be in a state of paralysis, unable to pass and implement the plans, programs, ideas and major projects necessary for the EU and the EP now and in the future.

This rare parliamentary event revealed more clearly than ever the depth of disagreement and division within the EU, which continues to make the EU difficult and awkward.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/khau-chien-hiem-thay-o-nghi-vien-chau-au-185241010220809317.htm