Polish security chief Sławomir Cenckiewicz criticized the Polish right for minimizing Russia’s influence, citing recent revelations about Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán.
Orbán’s Alliances Questioned
Sławomir Cenckiewicz, head of the National Security Bureau (BBN), referenced a post by PiS MP Janusz Kowalski, who shared a photo with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and expressed gratitude for years of support for Poland.
Cenckiewicz argued Orbán was primarily an ally in opposition to “cosmopolitans and centralists” within the EU and regarding migration, but that this was insufficient. He further stated Orbán exacerbated contradictions, including differing perceptions of Russian threats, views on NATO, and energy policy—specifically citing a recent venture by a Hungarian official into the Serbian market with Russian consultation—and undermined the Three Seas Initiative.
Recent Recordings Highlight Concerns
Cenckiewicz pointed to recently revealed recordings of conversations between the Hungarian Prime Minister and Foreign Minister with Vladimir Putin and Sergey Lavrov as evidence of these concerns. He stated that downplaying these interactions within the Polish anti-Russian right would be a mistake.
He suggested a thorough re-evaluation of the Hungarian situation and called for greater transparency in Hungarian archives.
Warning of Future Interference
Cenckiewicz believes the Hungarian situation serves as a warning, indicating potential interference from “Western cosmopolitans” in Poland in 2027, characterizing 2023 as merely a prelude.
Fidesz Suffers Defeat in Hungary
Tisza Péter Magyar’s party is projected to win a majority in the Hungarian parliamentary elections following the count of over 97% of the votes.
Projections indicate Magyar’s party will secure 138 seats, exceeding the constitutional majority of 133. The Fidesz-KDNP coalition is expected to win 55 seats, while the far-right Our Homeland Movement will likely gain 6.
Orbán Concedes and Magyar Declares Victory
Viktor Orbán acknowledged his defeat after the initial count of over 50% of the votes and congratulated Magyar.
Péter Magyar declared a historic mandate, stating, “We have taken back our country, we have freed it.” He called for the resignation of the President and public officials appointed under Orbán’s leadership, threatening to remove them if necessary, declaring the end of the previous regime.
