EU Condemns Hungary's Diplomatic Missions

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's recent diplomatic missions to Moscow, Beijing, Kyiv, and Washington have sparked significant backlash within the European Union. EU Chief Ursula von der Leyen condemned Orbán's Moscow visit as an 'appeasement mission,' while 63 Members of the European Parliament called for Hungary's EU voting rights to be suspended. The European Commission announced it would boycott meetings chaired by Hungary during its rotating EU presidency, only sending civil servants instead of commissioners. Despite the widespread condemnation, some leaders like Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer opposed the boycott, advocating for continued dialogue. The European Parliament is also voting on a resolution to reaffirm its unwavering support for Ukraine, highlighting the tension between pro-Ukraine and far-right factions within the EU.