Europe, Ukraine and Viktor Orbán

Viktor Orban warns against Ukraine's EU membership, says economic package with US is in the pipeline
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said the admission of Ukraine to the EU would destabilise Europe's economy and its financial stability. Speaking at the annual economic conference of the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MKIK) on March 7,
Orbán says Hungary will poll citizens on Ukraine’s EU membership
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán says Hungary will poll its citizens on Ukraine’s potential future membership in the European Union.
Orban says financing Ukraine's war effort would 'ruin Europe'
The EU cannot afford to finance Ukraine's military efforts as U.S. financial aid is no longer guaranteed, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday after the leaders of 26 EU countries signed a statement voicing support for Ukraine without Hungary.
EU Leaders Bypass Hungary’s Orban to Pledge More Ukraine Aid
Twenty-six European Union leaders ignored Hungary to back a declaration of support for Ukraine at an emergency meeting, underscoring the difficult road ahead as the bloc tries to mobilize new support for Kyiv.
PM Orban: Ukraine’s EU Membership Would Be a Massive Burden for Hungary
Regarding Ukraine’s potential EU membership, Orban highlighted multiple concerns. Ukraine’s geographical borders remain unclear due to the ongoing war, and the country’s economic capacity is uncertain, as a significant portion of its industrial production has been destroyed.
EU edges closer to €150 billion defence package despite Hungary’s Ukraine holdout
The full EU27 agreed conclusions on defence – but Hungary's Viktor Orbán refused to back common language on support for Ukraine.
Hungary PM Orban: Financing Ukraine Would 'Ruin Europe'
The EU cannot afford financing Ukraine's military efforts as U.S. financial aid is no longer guaranteed, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday after the leaders of 26 EU countries signed a statement voicing support for Ukraine without Hungary.
Hungary to hold poll on Ukraine's EU accession, Orban says
Hungary will carry out an opinion survey on Ukraine's potential accession to the European Union, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced on March 7, according to Politico. "We have the so-called national consultation scheme,
Orban Plans to Survey Hungarians to Slow Ukraine’s EU Accession
Prime Minister Viktor Orban said he plans to hold a domestic survey of public opinion as part of moves to deliberately slow Ukraine’s European Union accession.
Hungarian government to launch public opinion poll on Ukraine's EU accession
Orbán says that Ukraine's potential accession to the EU, combined with the other funds sent to the country at war could be too big a burden for both the EU and Hungary, so it's best to ask the people.
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His position has given the former Warsaw Pact nation — which has a population only slightly larger than New Jersey — an outsized role in European diplomacy.
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Emboldened by Trump, Hungary ups anti-Kyiv disinfo: researcher
Hungary's government and affiliated media have attacked their war-torn neighbour with increased pace since Prime Minister ...
European leaders agree on defense spending surge at crucial EU summit on Ukraine
European leaders agreed to surge defense spending and voiced near-unanimous support for Ukraine at an extraordinary meeting ...
Hungarian foreign minister says Ukraine NATO membership out of the question: ‘Totally impossible’
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said NATO membership for Ukraine is out of the question. In an interview with the Washington Examiner, Szijjártó was asked where Hungary stands on security ...
Hungary says EU has isolated itself, while Italy supports NATO Article 5 proposal
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, a staunch supporter of Trump and considered to be Russian President Vladimir Putin’s closest ally in Europe, refused to endorse part of the summit statement in ...
Europe Races to Craft a Trump-Era Plan for Ukraine and Defense
European leaders are gathering in Brussels to discuss how to support Ukraine and fend more for themselves on defense.
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Trump Mulls Pulling U.S Troops Out Of Germany, May Redeploy Forces To Hungary Amid Ukraine Tensions
Trump is considering pulling US troops from Germany, possibly redeploying them to Hungary, as tensions rise over Ukraine. His ...
EU leaders to hold emergency Ukraine talks, seeking to adapt to new security demands without the US
European Union leaders plan to hold emergency talks to agree ways to quickly increase their military budgets after the Trump ...