Hungary’s New Path: Prime Minister Visits Poland to Re‑Connect with Europe

Hungary’s top leader starts a two‑day trip to Poland, the first time he has gone abroad since becoming prime minister. The visit is a clear signal that Hungary wants to change its direction and join Europe again. He will meet Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, who has helped Poland repair ties with Brussels. Tusk’s government lifted big money that had been frozen because of rule‑of‑law worries. Hungary hopes to do the same after its leader won a big election against former president Viktor Orban. The journey covers Krakow, Warsaw and Gdansk.Hungary’s leader uses a train funded by the EU to show that it is ready for new projects, like a high‑speed line between Budapest and Warsaw. A key topic is energy. Hungary wants to stop using Russian gas by 2035. Poland plans a new LNG terminal in Gdansk that could help Hungary get U. S. gas by 2028. Both countries will also talk about Ukraine and the Visegrad group of central European states. Hungary wants Poland’s support to unblock EU money, as both nations faced similar rule‑of‑law disputes. The trip is more than a meeting; it is a reset of old hostilities and a push for stronger ties in the region.