Péter Techet for Tagesspiegel on the Orbán-Trump Relationship

The German daily newspaper Tagesspiegel spoke with Péter Techet about whether Hungary could financially benefit from the political friendship between Viktor Orbán and Donald Trump. Techet explained that U.S. tariffs within the EU primarily affect Hungary and Slovakia—two countries whose prime ministers are considered allies of Trump. Techet believes that the close relationship between Orbán and Trump is mainly beneficial for both politicians in terms of domestic politics: Orbán can present himself as a global player, while Trump can provoke the liberal and left-wing mainstream with Orbán. Economically, however, there is no special relationship between the two countries to be seen—Hungary has not yet been able to benefit from Trump’s presidency. 

The article can be read here.