Mr Orban’s nationalist Fidesz party is gearing up for the European Parliament elections in May and he has warned that Hungary could once again target the bloc in media campaigns. Mr Orban said: “People are a bit angry with us in Brussels because, at the start of the European Parliament election campaign, we ran an information campaign in Hungary, essentially exposing what Brussels was up to.
“We have exposed them and, naturally, they are angry.
“Our job now is to continuously inform the people about what Brussels is up to.
“We should not back down, we should not be scared because the opponent takes offence and attacks us with the anger of people who are exposed.”
Asked whether Mr Orban’s remarks meant Budapest would resume its anti-EU media campaigns, a government spokesman said: “The Prime Minister’s words speak for themselves.”
“The government is launching an information campaign on Brussels’ migration incentivising plans.
“Everyone has the right to know what are the actual proposals, which fundamentally threaten Hungary’s security.
“They want to introduce mandatory resettlement quotas. They want to weaken member states’ right to border protection. They would ease immigration with migrant visas.”
Mr Orban had since ended the media attacks and apologised to members of the EPP.
But his latest comment suggest they could be set to resume.
Mr Orban added that the outcome of the European elections would determine whether Fidesz remains in the EPP group or seeks a new alliance in Europe.