Nikolay Topornin, director of the Center for European Information, assessed the prospects of former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán for the position of United Nations Secretary-General as low,…
Nikolay Topornin, director of the Center for European Information, assessed the prospects of former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán for the position of United Nations Secretary-General as low, citing strong resistance from European leaders and the established practice of continental rotation. In a conversation with Pravda. Ru, the expert noted that while U. S. President Donald Trump's personal affinity for the Hungarian politician could serve as a significant lever of pressure, it does not guarantee a win. Earlier reports indicated that the U. S.
administration views Orbán as a suitable candidate for the role, according to sources cited by The Wall Street Journal. The outlet claimed that Washington is interested in Orbán's participation in the race because he could secure support from Moscow and Beijing, with leaders of major powers regularly discussing new global realities to prevent conflicts. Topornin observed that Trump considers Orbán his closest ally within the European Union.
However, the candidacy would inevitably face vetoes from permanent members of the UN Security Council, specifically France and the United Kingdom. European partners, based on their experience interacting in Brussels, recognize the difficulty of negotiating with the Budapest-based politician.
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