Meanwhile, on the subject of the presidential election in the United States, Orbán said Europe had an interest in an American administration which “does not seek to export democracy or destabilise regions, and which promotes the sovereignty of nations in terms of migration”.

“That is what Mr Trump talks about, while Mrs Clinton talks about maintaining what Europe has been suffering from,” Orbán said.

Referring to parliament recently lifting the immunity of a Fidesz MP on suspicion of graft, Orbán said that Roland Mengyi must provide “clear and straightforward” answers to the authorities concerning the charges.

He added it was “reassuring” that “not a single forint” from the central budget had been used illegally.

Republished with permission of Hungary Matters, MTI’s daily newsletter.