“If Orban supports you, then stay away from him”: Foreign policy analyst on Brussels’ view of the “love” between Vučić and the Hungarian Prime Minister
Foreign policy commentator Boško Jakšić assessed today that the voice of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in the European Union is very important to Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, adding that the two politicians are connected by an “autocratic platform”.
TL;DR
- Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić values Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's support in the EU.
- Jakšić suggests an "autocratic platform" connects Vučić and Orbán.
- A defeat for Orbán in the upcoming elections would harm Vučić by removing an ally.
- Orban's call for Serbia to join the EU first is seen as a thank you for Vučić's support and for allowing Hungarian investors to monopolize northern Vojvodina.
- Jakšić believes Vučić does not want Serbia to join the EU, as he cannot accept its values.
- Brussels is reportedly unhappy with Orban's support for Serbia, viewing it as a reason to distance themselves.
- Orban acts as a facade for Vučić, presenting someone who is pushing Serbia into the EU, while Vučić himself is reluctant to join.