Hungary's Blockade Causes Discontent in EU

Ahead of the EU states' deliberations on an important loan for Ukraine, Hungary's Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto reaffirmed his country's veto. The 20th sanctions package against Russia also...

23 Feb, 12:45 — 23 Feb, 12:58

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Why this matters

Hungary's repeated use of its veto power on critical EU decisions, particularly concerning aid to Ukraine and sanctions against Russia, undermines EU unity and its ability to respond effectively to geopolitical challenges. This blockade jeopardizes crucial financial support for Ukraine's war effort and weakens the collective pressure on Russia, highlighting internal divisions within the bloc.

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Hungary's continued blockade of a crucial loan for Ukraine and a new sanctions package against Russia is causing significant discontent within the European Union. All sources agree on the core issue of Hungary's veto power being used to obstruct EU decisions regarding support for Ukraine and pressure on Russia.

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index-hrcenter-leftcenter-leftneutralreports Croatian minister's call for EU unity

hotnewscentercenter-lefturgentcritical of Hungary's obstruction of EU aid

orfcentercenterneutralreports facts of blockade and EU discontent

Coverage leans: center-left

The coverage generally leans center-left, with outlets either explicitly criticizing Hungary's obstruction or reporting on the negative implications for EU unity and Ukraine.

What sources agree on

Hungary is using its veto to block a crucial loan for Ukraine.
Hungary is using its veto to block a new package of sanctions against Russia.
EU foreign ministers are meeting in Brussels to address these issues.
Hungary's blockade is causing discontent within the EU.

Key claims3 agreed · 2 unverified

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The Hungarian government is using its veto right.

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Hungary is delaying a huge loan for Ukraine.

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Coverage gaps

The explicit mention of Brussels and Kyiv pressuring Hungary to unblock decisions.

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A quote from Croatian Foreign Minister Grlić Radman on the importance of a unified decision for Kyiv.

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The specific mention of Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto reconfirming the veto.

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How outlets covered this

Left-leaning

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Center

hotnews

„Nu pot ține întreaga UE ostatică”. Bruxelles-ul și Kievul presează Ungaria să deblocheze împrumutul crucial pentru Ucraina și sancțiunile împotriva Rusiei

orf

Ungarns Blockade sorgt für Unmut in EU

index-hr

Grlić Radman: Bilo bi dobro otići u Kijev s odlukom o sankcijama i zajmu

Right-leaning

No articles

Key entities

Hungaryblocking EU decisions European Unionexperiencing discontent due to blockade Ukrainerecipient of crucial loan Russiatarget of sanctions Viktor OrbanHungarian Prime Minister Peter SzijjartoHungarian Foreign Minister Grlić RadmanCroatian Foreign Minister

Coverage Timeline

First report: index-hr · 23 Feb, 12:45|Full coverage: All 3 sources within 14m|Window: 14m

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index-hr23 Feb, 12:45First to report

Grlić Radman: Bilo bi dobro otići u Kijev s odlukom o sankcijama i zajmu

orf23 Feb, 12:53

Ungarns Blockade sorgt für Unmut in EU

hotnews23 Feb, 12:58Latest update

„Nu pot ține întreaga UE ostatică”. Bruxelles-ul și Kievul presează Ungaria să deblocheze împrumutul crucial pentru Ucraina și sancțiunile împotriva Rusiei

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hotnews5d ago

„Nu pot ține întreaga UE ostatică”. Bruxelles-ul și Kievul presează Ungaria să deblocheze împrumutul crucial pentru Ucraina și sancțiunile împotriva Rusiei

Guvernul lui Viktor Orban își folosește dreptul de veto pentru a întârzia nu doar un nou pachet de sancțiuni împotriva Moscovei, dar și un uriaș împrumut destinat Ucrainei, de care Kievul este complet dependent, scrie…

By Adrian Cochino

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orf5d ago

Ungarns Blockade sorgt für Unmut in EU

Vor den Beratungen der EU-Staaten über ein wichtiges Darlehen für die Ukraine hat Ungarns Außenminister Peter Szijjarto das Veto seines Landes bekräftigt. Auch das 20. Sanktionspaket gegen Russland werde Budapest blockieren, sagte Szijjarto in einem am Montag auf seiner Facebook-Seite veröffentlichten Video. In der EU herrscht großer Unmut über Ungarns Blockadehaltung.

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index-hr5d ago

Grlić Radman: Bilo bi dobro otići u Kijev s odlukom o sankcijama i zajmu

MINISTRI vanjskih poslova država članica okupili su se danas na redovitom sastanku u Bruxellesu na kojem, između ostaloga, pokušavaju postići suglasnost o 20. paketu sankcija.

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Hungary's Blockade Causes Discontent in EU

Why this matters

Perspective Analysis

Political spectrum

What sources agree on

Key claims3 agreed · 2 unverified

Coverage gaps

Perspective Analysis

How outlets covered this

Left-leaning

Center

„Nu pot ține întreaga UE ostatică”. Bruxelles-ul și Kievul presează Ungaria să deblocheze împrumutul crucial pentru Ucraina și sancțiunile împotriva Rusiei

Ungarns Blockade sorgt für Unmut in EU

Grlić Radman: Bilo bi dobro otići u Kijev s odlukom o sankcijama i zajmu

Right-leaning

Key entities

Coverage Timeline

Grlić Radman: Bilo bi dobro otići u Kijev s odlukom o sankcijama i zajmu

Ungarns Blockade sorgt für Unmut in EU

„Nu pot ține întreaga UE ostatică”. Bruxelles-ul și Kievul presează Ungaria să deblocheze împrumutul crucial pentru Ucraina și sancțiunile împotriva Rusiei

Read at source (3 outlets)

„Nu pot ține întreaga UE ostatică”. Bruxelles-ul și Kievul presează Ungaria să deblocheze împrumutul crucial pentru Ucraina și sancțiunile împotriva Rusiei

Ungarns Blockade sorgt für Unmut in EU

Grlić Radman: Bilo bi dobro otići u Kijev s odlukom o sankcijama i zajmu

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