Orbán scoffs at thought Romania is healthier than Hungary

“Anyone who claims that Romanians are higher off than us ought to transfer there,” Orbán mentioned, including that he could be completely happy to debate anybody who thinks that life is healthier in Romania.

Romania has lagged behind Hungary’s financial system for many years, however in recent times information exhibits that the nation has caught up by way of gross home product (GDP) per capita and buying energy — and in line with Eurostat, Romania has surpassed Hungary in some GDP indicators.

However, native media identified that Orbán’s feedback may appear hypocritical as he as soon as criticized former arch-rival Ferenc Gyurcsány for comparable remarks. 

Gyurcsány, a former socialist prime minister, claimed in 2006 that individuals who mentioned Hungarian corporations could be higher off in Slovakia may depart the nation — and the remark was utilized by Orbán’s right-wing Fidesz party throughout later election campaigns. 

Now Orbán’s saying the identical factor, and even repeated his parliament feedback later in a Facebook submit.