Hungary's PM Magyar to prioritize Visegrád Four, calls July summit

Hungary's newly appointed Prime Minister, Péter Magyar, has declared that the Visegrád Four (V4) format will be his foreign policy priority, following the European Union and NATO. Magyar announced that the upcoming V4 summit is scheduled for July 23 in Budapest, and will be attended by the heads of government from Poland, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia.

During a press conference in Berlin with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Magyar emphasized the significance he places on cooperation within the V4 framework. He aims to revitalize the group, which has faced stagnation due to tensions between Hungary and Poland. "We have been able to organize the Visegrád summit in Budapest on July 23," Magyar stated, confirming that invitations to the prime ministers of Poland, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia had been accepted.

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We have been able to organize the Visegrád summit in Budapest on July 23. Donald Tusk has accepted my invitation, Andrej Babis, Robert Fico, all have accepted my invitation.

Magyar also expressed his ambition to broaden the V4's scope. He proposed inviting countries such as Austria, Germany, Croatia, and Slovenia to join discussions. The goal is to foster a "strong Central Europe" through enhanced cooperation in key areas including infrastructure, economy, and culture. This initiative comes after a period of strained relations with Poland under his predecessor, Viktor Orbán, and Magyar has signaled a desire to normalize ties on all levels, restoring what he called a "strategic alliance that historically united the two nations."

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to build a strong Central Europe through cooperation in areas such as infrastructure, economy and culture.