Orbán considered for UN post as possible legal shield — media
Former Hungarian leader Viktor Orbán (photo: Getty Images)
The US MAGA discusses a scenario in which former Hungarian leader Viktor Orbán could be appointed to a senior position at the United Nations. The key objective would be the diplomatic immunity such a role would provide, according to VSquare.
Several sources with diplomatic ties indicate that the idea is to secure Orbán a high-ranking UN post. The specific mandate is considered secondary, with the decisive factor being the immunity granted to senior officials.
The scope of that immunity depends on the level of the position. Under the 1946 UN Convention on Privileges and Immunities, full diplomatic immunity, equivalent to that of ambassadors, is granted only to the Secretary-General, their deputies and assistants, and heads of specialized agencies.
Such protection covers nearly all legal proceedings, including criminal prosecution, and also extends to spouses and minor children.
Lower-ranking officials receive narrower functional immunity, limited to actions performed in the course of their official duties.
According to one source, in addition to possible US backing, Orbán could also count on support from Argentine President Javier Milei.
This detail matters as the race for the next UN Secretary-General, following António Guterres, has already begun, with International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi currently seen as a frontrunner.
The publication also notes that Orbán's daughter and son-in-law have already relocated to New York, establishing a family base there.
Sources close to the former prime minister say that if the political situation in Budapest becomes too tense, Orbán could remain in the United States for an extended period, and a UN position would provide a convenient exit without the need to seek political asylum to avoid extradition.
The scenario is still in its very early stages and could fall apart, for example, if it becomes public too soon.
On April 12, 2026, Viktor Orbán lost the parliamentary elections after 16 years in power, and the government was taken over by the leader of the Tisza party, Péter Magyar.
The new prime minister has invited EU prosecutors to investigate corruption cases from the Orbán era. Later, a proposal emerged in Hungary to limit the prime minister's term to eight years to prevent Orbán from returning to power.
