EU Commission Boycotts Hungarian Presidency Amid Political Tensions

The EU Commission has decided not to send its commissioners to informal meetings organized by Hungary’s EU presidency, leading to tensions. This decision follows Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's recent meetings with controversial figures and surprise visits to various countries, drawing criticism from EU member states.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 16-07-2024 01:19 IST | Created: 16-07-2024 01:19 IST
EU Commission Boycotts Hungarian Presidency Amid Political Tensions
Viktor Orban

The European Commission has announced it will not send commissioners to informal meetings organized by Hungary's EU presidency, effectively reducing its involvement, citing recent developments.

This decision comes after Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's controversial meetings and visits, raising concerns among EU member states.

The move has sparked a political conflict, with Hungarian officials accusing the EU Commission of political bias and misuse of EU institutions.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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