Hungary's change of government could help unlock 90 billion euros for Ukraine and provide “a new impulse” the process of its accession to the European Union, the European commissioner for enlargement said on Tuesday.
Zelenski and Ursula von der Leyen PHOTO EPA EFE
Marta Kos, speaking on the sidelines of IMF and World Bank meetings, described Hungary's election on Sunday – in which long-time nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán was defeated – as “a great victory for Europe”reports The Guardian.
“I personally expect this to have a positive effect on the accession process”Kos said.
She added that the change could also help unlock a major loan needed to prop up Ukraine's budget.
Orbán had effectively vetoed these funds, angering other European Union leaders. He linked the veto to a conflict with Ukraine over a damaged pipeline carrying Russian oil.
Peter Magyar, the pro-European winner of the Hungarian elections and leader of the Tisza party, said on Monday, April 13, that in the event of a discussion with Vladimir Putin, he would ask him to end the war against Ukraine.
“I won't call him myself, but if we talk, I can ask him to stop killing now, after four years, and end this war… I don't think he'll take my advice. But I really hope he'll be forced to stop it.”said Peter Magyar.
However, the future Hungarian prime minister said on Monday that he is “excluded” the admission of Ukraine, a country at war, to the European Union, writes Agerpres.
