u/Third Venetia

Judging by his statements so far, he looks promising, as he positions himself as a defender of traditional Western values whilst remaining within a pro-European framework. It is absurd that, until now, figures of this kind have looked primarily to powers outside Europe. Furthermore, there is a practical need to mend relations with the EU: if it is true that Orbán has his sights set on the Commission, sending him to Brussels would allow him to rid himself of his only significant political opponent.