"EU Summit Showdown: Hungary's Stance on Ukraine and the Habsburg Solution"
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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is blocking aid for Ukraine, causing frustration among the other 26 E.U. member states. The E.U. is considering ways to work around Orban's veto, including potential changes to E.U. rules on voting. Orban's motivations may include seeking annual budget reviews and pressuring Brussels to release frozen E.U. funding. If Hungary remains unyielding, the E.U. may pursue options such as coordinating direct contributions to Ukraine from member countries or activating a mechanism to suspend Hungary's voting rights.
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