{"id":22735,"date":"2024-07-23T15:59:26","date_gmt":"2024-07-23T15:59:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=22735"},"modified":"2024-07-23T16:03:28","modified_gmt":"2024-07-23T16:03:28","slug":"eu-strips-hungary-of-council-presidency-meeting-over-ukraine-stance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=22735","title":{"rendered":"EU Strips Hungary of Council Presidency Meeting Over Ukraine Stance"},"content":{"rendered":"
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News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https:\/\/newsghana.com.gh\/eu-strips-hungary-of-council-presidency-meeting-over-ukraine-stance\/<\/p>\n

The European Union has taken a significant step by revoking Hungary\u2019s right to host the upcoming meeting of foreign and defence ministers.<\/strong><\/p>\n

This decision, made amid controversy over Prime Minister Viktor Orban\u2019s recent actions regarding Ukraine, underscores the EU\u2019s unwavering commitment to its policies.<\/p>\n

Hungary, which currently holds the presidency of the Council of the European Union, was scheduled to host the event in Budapest.<\/p>\n

However, the EU\u2019s foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, announced that the meetings will now be held in Brussels instead, citing Hungary\u2019s stance on Ukraine and its recent meeting between Orban and Russian President Vladimir Putin.<\/p>\n

Borrell emphasized the need for consequences for Hungary\u2019s actions, describing the move as a symbolic signal. He pointed to Orban\u2019s criticism of the EU\u2019s Ukraine policy and stated, \u201cIf you want to talk about the war party, talk about Putin.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hungary\u2019s Foreign Minister, Peter Szijjarto, reacted strongly to the decision on social media, calling it \u201ccompletely childish\u201d and likening it to being in a kindergarten.<\/p>\n

Orban\u2019s recent diplomatic efforts, including meetings with leaders from Russia, Ukraine, China, and the US, have not only drawn widespread criticism from EU leaders but also highlighted the urgent need for a unified stance.<\/p>\n

These efforts are seen as undermining the bloc\u2019s unified stance on Russia\u2019s invasion of Ukraine, further deepening the division within the EU.<\/p>\n

This episode, which underscores ongoing tensions within the EU over Hungary\u2019s foreign policy positions, particularly in relation to Russia and Ukraine, is a stark reminder of the need for a unified response to geopolitical crises.<\/p>\n

The EU\u2019s decision to revoke Hungary\u2019s right to host the meeting is a significant step in this direction.<\/p>\n

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https:\/\/newsghana.com.gh\/eu-strips-hungary-of-council-presidency-meeting-over-ukraine-stance\/<\/p>

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