Orban wants to convince Trump to come to the EU summit in November
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban wants former U.S. President Donald Trump to take part in an informal EU summit to be held in Budapest on November 7-8.
This was reported by RBC-Ukraine with reference to VSquare.
The publication, citing numerous sources in the Hungarian government, writes that Orban expects Trump to participate in the summit of the European Political Community, which will also take place on November 7-8.
An unnamed diplomat from an EU country told reporters that Orban could have extended an invitation to Trump during their meeting in Florida in March.
VSquare suggests that Trump's physical presence at the summit is almost impossible for two reasons: he does not like long trips, and on November 5, the US presidential election will be held, in which he is participating. It is more likely that the former US president will send a short video message or speak online.
On November 7-8, the results of the US presidential election will most likely be known, so Trump will either be the losing candidate or the elected president.
But the current US president, Joe Biden, will hold this position at least until January 2025. Therefore, even Trump's virtual participation in the EU summit would be "unprecedented and extremely disruptive, challenging established diplomatic norms," the publication clarifies. It would also create tension both within the EU and in the Biden administration.
Author - Serhii Kolomiets, 29/06/2024
