France Rejects Orbán as UN Secretary-General Candidate

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot publicly rejected the possibility of nominating Viktor Orbán for UN Secretary-General, signaling Western opposition to his candidacy. The move reflects ongoing friction between Orbán and EU/NATO allies over Ukraine policy and rule-of-law issues. The rejection may complicate any bid Orbán might make, but his actual candidacy remains unconfirmed.

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