Viktor Orbán’s possible candidacy for the post of UN Secretary-General

According to the Wall Street Journal, the US administration is considering the candidacy of former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán for the post of UN Secretary-General. Russia and China support this initiative. According to sources, when the US, Russia, and China are in agreement in the UN Security Council, they usually achieve their goal. 1TV+3

According to 1tv, Orbán's nomination could take place after the midterm congressional elections. According to imedinews, a US State Department representative assessed that Orbán can obtain the necessary votes in the Security Council "without particular difficulty." According to rustavi2, American officials have already contacted Orbán and received his consent, although imedinews notes that Orbán refused to comment and intends to accept the nomination only if he is convinced of victory. 1TV+2

The term of office of the current UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, expires on December 31, 2026. According to imedinews, Viktor Orbán held the post of Prime Minister of Hungary for 16 years, and his party, Fidesz, was defeated in the 2026 elections. 1TV+2