Bertalan Havasi: Péter Magyar failed in Berlin

Hungary's Prime Minister Péter Magyar's recent talks in Berlin were deemed unsuccessful by his predecessor's office. The discussions revealed that Germany insists Hungary must purchase LNG instead of Russian gas at an unspecified price, which could raise energy costs for Hungarian households and businesses. Additionally, Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Hungary would not receive exemptions from financial support for Ukraine. The spokesperson emphasized that the current government should follow the previous administration's stance to protect Hungary's interests, including recovering a €1 billion EU fine related to border protection. Merz also offered Germany's support in transitioning away from Russian energy and enhancing defense cooperation. Magyar highlighted Hungary's significant investment in protecting EU borders since the migration crisis, arguing that the country has faced penalties rather than support, costing it €1 billion.