In an opinion editorial from Dagens Nyheter, Per Kågeson emphasizes the need for Sweden to take a firm stance against Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's actions within the European Union. The author suggests that member states supporting Ukraine should directly confront Orbán about Hungary's continued opposition to EU policies, particularly its undermining of assistance to Ukraine during the ongoing conflict. Orbán's tendencies to align with leaders such as Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin rather than with European values raise significant concerns about Hungary's commitment to the EU.

The editorial highlights the potential implications of Hungary's stance under Orbán, especially in light of the upcoming Hungarian parliamentary elections, which could see a further entrenchment of his policies. Kågeson argues that if Orbán does not align with the EU’s objectives, particularly regarding Ukraine, it may be time to consider Hungary's place within the union. The piece provocatively poses the question of whether Hungary should be encouraged to leave the EU altogether if their anti-EU sentiments persist.

The opinion expresses urgency for EU member countries to collectively address Orbán's actions, pointing to the risks posed by extremist populism within the union. With the backdrop of the Ukraine conflict, the editorial serves as a call for solidarity among EU member states to ensure that Hungary does not derail progress towards unity and support for Ukraine, suggesting that Sweden, in particular, has a role to play in this confrontation with Orbán.