Hungarian Parliament Passes Resolution Opposing Ukraine's EU Bid and Military Funding

Hungarian National Assembly Resolution

According to ХВИЛЯ: The Hungarian National Assembly has passed a resolution opposing Ukraine's accession to the European Union and further EU military funding for Ukraine. The document, supported by 142 members of parliament, states that Hungary will not support the start of EU accession talks for Ukraine. 28 deputies voted against the resolution, while 4 abstained.

The resolution calls on the government to withhold financial assistance to Ukraine, including money and weapons. Its authors claim that Ukraine's share of funding in the next seven-year EU budget could exceed 360 billion euros. According to their calculations, implementing Ukraine's recovery plan would cost each Hungarian family nearly 1.4 million forints, equivalent to 3,600 euros.

Call for a Public Consultation

The resolution also welcomes the government's request to conduct a public consultation on further funding for Ukraine through a national petition. These steps come amid recent tensions following Ukraine's blockage of the Druzhba oil pipeline, to which the Hungarian government responded by ordering the seizure of currency and valuables from Oschadbank's collection vehicles. A key minister in Viktor Orbán's government effectively acknowledged this incident was a response to Ukraine's actions.

Furthermore, Orbán has appealed to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to suspend all sanctions on Russian energy carriers, highlighting the strained relations between Hungary and Ukraine within the context of European policy.

This resolution underscores the growing divide between Hungary and Ukraine on European policy, particularly regarding military support and Ukraine's EU integration.

Hungary, which previously supported Ukraine in certain aspects, is now declaring its unwillingness to fund Ukraine's military needs, which could have long-term consequences for bilateral cooperation. Such actions also suggest that domestic public opinion in Hungary may influence foreign policy, as the government plans to conduct a public consultation on funding for Ukraine. This move reflects Hungary's distinct stance within the EU, which has otherwise been largely united in supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression.