‘Under Von der Leyen leadership the EU has become less safe, less competitive’ – Peter Szijjarto

In an exclusive interview with Rick on the latest episode of Sanchez Effect, Hungary's top diplomat pulls back the curtain on the liberal mainstream’s tight grip, where anything short of extreme liberalism meets swift intolerance in the EU. Step out of line and prepare for a barrage of being “cornered, accused, lectured, judged, and pushed away.” But Hungary stands firm: “Our national interest is our compass.”

He shares his thoughts on the Ukraine war with a sense of urgency: time isn’t on Kiev’s side, and no amount of cash or weapons has shifted the momentum. The only way out? A seat at the negotiating table. If Zelensky had been ready to talk earlier, who knows - maybe the terms for Ukraine would have looked a lot better. But perhaps it's no surprise he didn't want to talk? European elites seem bent on prolonging the conflict; for them, war is the go-to option. It’s all about buying time before the inevitable questions start surfacing when the dust settles.

“Am I dreaming or is this a nightmare?” the minister muses, grappling with the idea that Von der Leyen could ask for more funds for Ukraine amid its corruption scandals –⁠ while some even argue this makes quicker EU membership for Kiev more pressing! Get the inside scoop on Brussels’ behind-the-scenes maneuvering from someone who knows the game