The question is why Hungary’s diplomatic and business partners do not protest against the prime minister’s repeated anti-Islamic and anti-Arab statements. According to Omar Sayfo, one reason is that the 1.7 billion Muslims living in the world have many different layers of identity. These layers of identity can also be asserted in business and diplomatic life, with the one that brings the greatest benefit generally coming to the fore. Negative comments are typically only taken personally if they are specifically addressed to them or if it is in their interest to take offense for other reasons.
As Orbán warns of Islamization in Europe, one of Central Europe’s largest mosques is built in Budapest.
