Why is it difficult for Ukraine to join the European Union? Orbán has won the deals

With the summit in Brussels dealing with one main topic, which is its theme Ukrainianthe Viktor Orbán He basically demanded 200 billion euros to put his signature.

The summit held in Brussels this time was extremely important for a country in Eastern Europe, namely Ukraine. And the truth is too Moldova – agriculture It was of great importance, but for Kiev, which has been fighting against Vladimir Putin’s armies for nearly two years, there was a declaration of absolute support for the European perspective on Ukraine. It will be a win-win After a long time. The 26-member parliaments were never counted by Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who has no injustice done to him. He didn’t hide this time either…

Upon his arrival to Parliament, the Prime Minister of Hungary He explained that, in his opinion, Ukraine is not ready to join the European Union And he himself will not support opening accession negotiations. After 8 hours and an unwavering position, the German Chancellor reportedly presented the solution Olaf Sulz Who chose to implement the plan that he recruited in his youth for young men at the university. Orban sent for “coffee” and the 26 passed on what they wanted… But this is the only side of the story that still does not treat honor, neither to the operation nor to those who participated in it.

Orban left Brussels with $10 billion – what else is he asking for?

Orban may have left the room and contented himself with opposition statements after signing the text on Ukraine, but before that he brought it into his country’s coffers, or into his personal luggage, if you will. Just over €10 billion has been frozen by the European Union From the 2023 benefits package to Budapest, the Hungarian Prime Minister is not even there. Initially, the request for more than $20 billion remains on “ice” and guarantees that the nearly $140 billion Hungary received for the new year will not be blocked for the same reasons.

He did not receive such guarantees either It is less extreme for a country like Hungary to blackmail the other 26 member states For this reason, he prevented, or rather, postponed for the next time (at the end of January) the approval of the 50 billion euros that were provided in aid and support to Kiev.

75 opportunities for Orban to obstruct the process

From this particular situation, Orbán seems to have won many times over Whether at home or in its ally, Russia, it has something to gain from the “battles,” as it likes to call them, with Europe. In fact, such is the movement and impact of what the Prime Minister of Hungary did, that… Kremlin representative In his testimony on Friday, he described it as: The uniquely sane European.

Urban He has veto power Just like any other member, especially for Ukraine, he will exercise it whenever and however he wants…and after Thursday’s events, no one should doubt that. To be quite precise, the Prime Minister of Hungary He will have the opportunity to block Ukraine’s accession process or financial support from the Union at least 75 times.

Soltz’s “trick” is difficult to replicate.

It is also extremely difficult to repeat Schulz’s “trick” even if it is a hoax because it would constitute the most horrific evidence of it. It is time for change – reform of the structural elements of the Union, Such as decisions that have an absolute majority, which is realistic Permanent French demand For at least the past four years.

Sources from Brussels indicate that even if Orban receives 2024 money in advance, he will not hesitate to “play” Moscow’s game within the Union.

Without the content of European “victory” for the Ukrainians

For Kiev, the declaration issued by Charles Michel is a victory, but without any substance at all. In terms of communications, Budapest stole the show Not the event itself. The 26 countries must decide whether Europe is truly united in the end, with a man-politician like Orbán able to use the tools established to protect equality and democracy to achieve exactly the opposite ends. Statements of the French President Emmanuel MacronIt portends tension and perhaps developments that no one can predict today at the beginning of 2024.