Poland and Hungary EU boycott: An enemy’s enemy should be considered a friend and in the European Union, Poland and Hungary appear to know exactly who is their enemy and also who can be their possible ally.
Today, it is a no-hidden fact that the EU has blindly followed the USA while dealing with its so-called enemy, Iran. EU, despite concerns from its own citizens and other international partners, has been steadfast in its support for the USA and its policies towards Iran, even when those policies have been criticized for being too aggressive and confrontational.
However, two big guns of Europe have reportedly betrayed their umbrella organization. Your guess is good as ours, Hungary and Poland are at the job again. This time, the nations have done something spectacular that could leave their western allies in a completely baffled state.
In a really spectacular event, Poland and Hungary have deviated from the stance taken by other EU countries and sent their ambassadors for a formal reception with President Ebrahim Raisi in Tehran.
Defying EU boycott, Poland and Hungary send envoys to Iran Revolution anniversary
To mark the event of 44th anniversary of the Iranian revolution, the representatives of Hungary and Poland arrived in Tehran for a celebration.
In recent times, the Iranian government has met with several controversies due to its violent suppression of anti-regime protests and its supply of Shahed kamikaze drones to Russia.
As a result, most of the European nations along with the USA have pushed Iran away from the global stage.
Iran’s international standings have been increasingly damaged in recent times and because of that, Poland and Hungary’s decision to attend the reception becomes more important.
The Photographs of the event, some of which have been verified by the American tabloid POLITIIran O, show the Polish and Hungarian ambassadors sitting behind Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian at the ceremony on the 9th of February, as well as in the reception line.
The images have raised concerns among other EU countries, who have continuously condemned Iran’s human rights abuses and aggressive actions in the region.
Polish Ambassador to Iran, Maciej Fałkowski, participating in Islamic Revolution celebration. The same terrorist regime that supplies drones to Russia pic.twitter.com/c0pkAOXlGX
— Pejman Irani (@PejmanIrani6) February 14, 2023
Hungary, umm understandable!
Surprised, aren’t you? Well, even the EU is in utter confusion that why Poland and Hungary have done so. But, by all honesty, the move by Poland and Hungary to attend the event should be interpreted as a sign of growing divisions within the EU on how to approach Iran and other international issues.
It looks clear that the umbrella alliance of the EU is falling apart.
Well, when you come to Hungary this is a fact that it gets huffy whenever the matter relates to supporting the European Union.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is a classy geopolitical player who has often chided the EU over the Ukraine war. He has several times also pressed that he won’t hesitate to leave the EU if necessary.
Orban had also stressed that he is eager to strengthen ties with Iran, as the country has earned a reputation as the black sheep of the EU. A few months back, amidst the backdrop of Russian sanctions that led to a widespread scramble for energy in Europe, Hungary had dialled Iran for energy deals and eventually succeeded in inking some too. Thus, Hungary’s decision to attend the reception in Tehran and break away from the EU consensus was expected.
The Iranian government even claimed that Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó sent a message of congratulations to mark the anniversary of the revolution.
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Poland, A Rebel?
But, why Poland suddenly?
Warsaw has been a strong supporter of Ukraine and has been vocal in its stance against Russian aggression. The authorities of Poland have highlighted the importance of supporting Ukraine in its defence against Russia for the security of both their nation and that of Europe.
Given Iran’s supply of military equipment to Russia and their involvement in attacks on civilian targets in Ukraine, Poland was supposed to typically be among the least likely EU countries to attend such a celebration of the Iranian revolution. Yet, Poland has shown bravery through its actions.
Poland has often criticized the actions of the EU following the Ukraine war. In one instance, Poland expressed doubts about promises made by larger EU members, such as Germany, to provide new tanks and weapons in exchange for old Soviet-era weapons given to Ukraine.
Moreover, Poland has even issued warnings that it would aim its cannons at the EU if relations deteriorate between them. Jarosław Kaczyński, the de facto leader of Poland, had previously declared that Warsaw would wage a war against the EU if deemed necessary.
He also accused the European Commission of attempting to undermine the rule of law in Poland and reminded Polish judges that their primary loyalty should be to Polish law.
Over the years, the EU’s decision to withhold Hungary and Poland’s Recovery and Resilience Facility funds has only reinforced their hostility towards the European Union. It is now more certain than ever that both nations harbour a deep sense of animosity towards the EU.
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Poland and Hungary EU boycott- The collective hatred
Just a few months ago, Poland and Hungary reignited their dormant relationship with each other. Poland was aware that a trouble shared is a trouble halved. Since both countries detested Brussels, the countries are now on the same page, which may be the reason Poland seeks to establish new ties with Hungary.
And now, joining hands with Iran is just a marvellous happening. In a shocking turn of events, Hungary, Poland, and its longtime rival Iran have made the daring decision to band together to declare their independence from the persecution they believe the EU has subjected them to.
Both Hungary and Poland have grown tired of being at the mercy of the EU, which they believe has constantly marginalized them on the international stage. By forging a new independent foreign policy and aligning themselves with their oil-rich rival sate Iran, Poland and Hungary are leaving the EU and the US baffled.
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This new alliance could have far-reaching implications for the global political landscape. With Iran’s vast reserves of oil and energy, the combined force of these three nations could have a significant impact on world affairs. It remains to be seen how this move will be received by the EU, but for now, Hungary and Poland seem more than willing to take the risk.
