Orbán and Kristersson Clash Over Rule of Law Claims

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Swedish Foreign Minister Ulf Kristersson engaged in a heated exchange regarding the rule of law on September 15, 2025. Orbán accused Sweden of lecturing on the rule of law while alleging that criminal networks exploit Swedish children as killers, citing a report from Die Welt.

In response, Kristersson condemned Orbán"s claims as “outrageous lies.” He accused Orbán of undermining Hungary’s own legal system and suggested that Orbán is "desperate" ahead of upcoming elections.

This clash highlights ongoing tensions between the two nations regarding legal and governance issues.