Hungary Stands Firm Against EU Joint Statements on Ukraine
Hungarian Minister Bóka János announces opposition to proposed EU declarations concerning Ukraine during the upcoming summit.
Ahead of the meeting of EU ministers responsible for European affairs, Hungarian Minister Bóka János announced that Hungary will not support joint statements regarding Ukraine at the upcoming EU summit.
This declaration came during a press briefing held for European Union media in Brussels.
Bóka stated that Hungary finds the proposed conclusions from the summit to be incompatible with its national interests and strategic positions, specifically referencing the acceleration of Ukraine's EU membership process.
He noted that the current text is not suitable for Hungary to engage in substantive negotiations.
The minister suggested that a consensus could emerge similar to that seen during the EU summit on March 6, where Hungary's veto led to member states issuing separate documents instead of a unified statement.
In addition to opposition to Ukraine's EU accession phrasing, Hungary also cannot support a proposed voluntary military aid package worth €20-40 billion, suggested by EU foreign and security policy chief Kajsa Ollongren.
Bóka indicated that Hungary's stance is not dependent on whether the government stands alone in its position.
Furthermore, he remarked that Hungary has consistently advocated for a ceasefire and noted that former U.S. President Donald Trump has taken a similar stance.
Regarding Ursula von der Leyen’s proposed €800 billion rearmament plan, Bóka expressed Hungary's support for strengthening the European defense industry.
However, he emphasized that due to past negative experiences, Hungary opposes the funding of armaments through collective EU borrowing.
This declaration came during a press briefing held for European Union media in Brussels.
Bóka stated that Hungary finds the proposed conclusions from the summit to be incompatible with its national interests and strategic positions, specifically referencing the acceleration of Ukraine's EU membership process.
He noted that the current text is not suitable for Hungary to engage in substantive negotiations.
The minister suggested that a consensus could emerge similar to that seen during the EU summit on March 6, where Hungary's veto led to member states issuing separate documents instead of a unified statement.
In addition to opposition to Ukraine's EU accession phrasing, Hungary also cannot support a proposed voluntary military aid package worth €20-40 billion, suggested by EU foreign and security policy chief Kajsa Ollongren.
Bóka indicated that Hungary's stance is not dependent on whether the government stands alone in its position.
Furthermore, he remarked that Hungary has consistently advocated for a ceasefire and noted that former U.S. President Donald Trump has taken a similar stance.
Regarding Ursula von der Leyen’s proposed €800 billion rearmament plan, Bóka expressed Hungary's support for strengthening the European defense industry.
However, he emphasized that due to past negative experiences, Hungary opposes the funding of armaments through collective EU borrowing.
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