Alice Weidel, co-chair of Germany's Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, has voiced strong accusations against the European Union, suggesting that it is attempting to orchestrate a regime change in Hungary by manipulating election polls and employing energy-related strategies. This statement came in the wake of a recent poll that indicated a significant lead for the Hungarian opposition, which Weidel claims is a part of a broader EU strategy to remove Prime Minister Viktor Orban from power.

Weidel pointed out that the EU is allegedly leveraging its influence through the Hungarian opposition leader Peter Magyar, whom she characterized as a 'puppet' of Brussels. She further claimed that the energy blockade, specifically the halting of oil supplies from Ukraine via the Druzhba pipeline to Hungary, is a tactical move aimed at undermining Orban's government. This accusation highlights the increasing tensions between the EU and Hungary, particularly with Orban's government being perceived as increasingly anti-EU.

The context of these accusations comes against the backdrop of Hungary's parliamentary elections, wherein opposition parties are reportedly gaining ground. Figures from the poll conducted by Median indicated a shift of voter support towards Magyar’s Tisza Party, which Weidel dismissed as a result of manipulation rather than genuine political momentum. This situation reflects deep divisions within the EU, showcasing the lengths to which member states may go to address governance challenges in others, potentially setting a precedent for further confrontations in European politics.