The Visegrad Group from Hungary’s Perspective
The Visegrad Group from Hungary’s Perspective

Author(s): Veronika Jóźwiak
Subject(s): Governance, Public Administration, Public Law, Economic policy, International relations/trade, Geopolitics
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Hungary; Viktor Orbán; Central Europe
Summary/Abstract: In the debate on the challenges facing Europe, Hungary’s ambition is to use the Visegrad Group (V4) to become a leader of a conservative political movement in the EU. Hungary has also strengthened its position within the group, in part due to the government’s firm position aimed at diminishing the effects of the migration crisis. The rejection of compulsory refugee quotas has unified the V4, due to which the EU might view Hungary as the driving force of the group. At the same time, the close similarity between Polish and Hungarian government positions on several issues enables Hungary to take advantage of the potential of Poland to reinforce its political position in the EU.

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