Polish President Karol Nawrocki is set to visit Budapest on March 23, according to reports citing unofficial sources, with plans to meet Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and

offer support ahead of Hungary’s upcoming elections.

The report, initially published by Hungarian investigative journalist Szabolcs Panyi and later confirmed to Polish Radio, states that Nawrocki is expected to arrive in the Hungarian capital in the late afternoon or evening.

Earlier on the same day, Nawrocki will meet Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok in Przemyśl as part of the Polish-Hungarian Friendship Day celebrations. His discussions with Orbán are scheduled separately and will not coincide with the Patriots for Europe rally, which features leaders from far-right parties.

The planned meeting is interpreted as a show of support for Orbán’s re-election campaign. Current opinion polls suggest a potential defeat for Orbán and his party, raising the stakes for the Hungarian leader.

However, the visit has drawn immediate criticism in Poland. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned on social media that the meeting could be a “serious mistake” and might strengthen Russia’s influence. Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski echoed the concern, highlighting Orbán’s consistent resistance to new EU sanctions on Russia.

As tensions rise, Nawrocki’s Budapest trip underscores the delicate balance in Central European politics and the growing scrutiny of cross-border political endorsements. Photo by The White House, Wikimedia commons.