Hungary opposes Ukraine’s accession to the European Union, threatening with a veto, but supports the expansion of the community block towards the Republic of Moldova and the Western Balkan countries. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is playing a complex card between Brussels and Moscow, arguing that expansion should follow the “real interests of Europe”, writes Euronews.
Hungary is known within the European Union for its opposition to Ukraine’s candidacy for accession, the veto threat blocking the opening of negotiation chapters for Kiev.
However, Budapest’s position on expansion represents a nuanced balancing act, as Prime Minister Viktor Orbán strongly supports the efforts of the Western Balkan countries to join the EU, as well as those of the Republic of Moldova and Georgia.
The Hungarian government has stated that Russia is responsible for the large-scale invasion of Ukraine and has called for an immediate ceasefire and peace negotiations. Hungary also provides humanitarian aid and electricity to Ukraine, but opposes any financial or military support for Kiev.
Budapest’s argument is that additional European support will only prolong the war and lead to a military escalation, endangering the peace of Europe.
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