Viktor Orban states that Hungary should not remain in the EU if it does not have the right of veto, considering that national sovereignty is essential for well-being.

The Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban stated in Brussels that Hungary should not be part of the European Union if it does not have the right of veto, considering it an essential power for national sovereignty. In a press conference, Orban emphasized the direct link between sovereignty and the standard of living, stating that the EU risks becoming an oppressive empire if national states are deprived of the power to decide on important issues.