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Viktor Orbán Faces EU Pressure Over Ukraine Accession Block, Espionage Scandals, and Article 7 Procedure

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Updated May 29, 2025, 03:01 PM

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has reiterated his opposition to Ukraine's accession to the European Union, describing the integration as a "bad deal" and warning that it could open a new "eastern front." Orbán emphasized the need for European peace and sovereignty, stating that Ukraine should not be admitted into the EU to avoid escalating regional tensions. This stance has led to growing tensions within the EU, with 20 member states reportedly united against Budapest and 17 countries calling on the European Commission to sanction Hungary under Article 7 for breaches of the rule of law. Hungary, along with Slovakia, has blocked a Polish-led EU declaration aimed at strengthening democracy, citing concerns over transparency in NGO financing. The ongoing disputes include espionage scandals between Hungary and Ukraine, which Orbán has been accused of leveraging for political survival. The EU has decided to maintain the Article 7 procedure against Hungary, signaling continued scrutiny of Orbán's government amid concerns about democratic backsliding and Hungary's veto power in EU decisions. Orbán's government faces increasing pressure from member states over its ultraconservative policies and its approach to EU governance and regional security.

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Hungary opposes Ukraine's accelerated admission to the EU, because this will lead to the opening of a new “Eastern Front”, Orban said. “We want sovereignty,” the politician said at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Budapest.

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