The EU will shrug off Hungary’s opposition to Ukraine support at a summit. What’s Orbán’s next move?
- Every European Union nation except Hungary is ready to back Ukraine in a joint statement, highlighting Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's isolation.
- Hungary's European Affairs Minister János Boka indicated Hungary would again block a joint EU statement concerning Ukraine.
- Despite Hungary's position, other EU nations are eager to proceed with support for Ukraine's EU membership and military aid.
- The summit will emphasize a shift in EU focus towards aiding Ukraine's membership, despite Orbán's resistance.
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‘Let the people decide on Ukraine’ — An Interview with Balázs Hidvéghi
Balázs Hidvéghi was appointed Parliamentary State Secretary of the Cabinet Office of the Prime Minister in September 2024, after serving as a Member of the European Parliament of the Hungarian governing party Fidesz. In this interview with Hungarian Conservative he reflects on his experiences in defending Hungary’s interests on the European stage, the future of the once-powerful but now struggling European Union, efforts to push for peace in Ukr…
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