Summary

Hungary’s Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto rejected an EU proposal to send Ukraine an additional €20 billion ($22 billion) in aid, stating Hungary will not fund arms shipments.

He instead claimed to be advocating for peace negotiations, aligning with Donald Trump’s push for a swift settlement.

Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban has repeatedly obstructed EU sanctions on Russia and military support for Ukraine.

While the EU extended sanctions unanimously, concerns are growing over Budapest’s opposition to unified action on Ukraine as European leaders push for stronger support.

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[–] 137 points 1 year ago (4 children)

Just kick them out of the union then, you want to stand with Russia, fuck off and see how much they're willing to support you while their economy tanks

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  • [–] 50 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    Maybe a temporary suspension, give them the option to learn their lesson and rejoin.

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  • [–] 54 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    they can follow the onboarding process again. After Ukraine clears.

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  • [+] -14 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    It just feels like the opposite time to intentionally weaken the EU and divide it up.

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  • [–] 14 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    Is it even technically possible in the current state of EU to kick and suspend membership of one of the country?

    I think they need to all vote in favour for it to work, so I doubt they would vote for their own ban?

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  • [–] 32 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    Article 7 exists. It allows to suspend voting rights of a member state, if all other members vote for that. So far the EU is hesitant to use it, but as I see it, it is about damn time.

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  • [+] -77 points 1 year ago (4 children)

    Nothing will improve EU centrism and unity in Europe more than starting bullying member states into doing exactly what Brussels says, right? 😅

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