"Hungary's Demands for Ukraine Aid Strain EU Relations"
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Hungary is demanding that EU support to Ukraine be reviewed annually, effectively giving itself a veto right, as negotiations continue ahead of a decisive 1 February summit. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's proposal contrasts with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's call for "predictable financing throughout 2024 and beyond" for Ukraine. Pressure is growing on Hungary to lift its objections, with EU officials preparing potential compromises, but many member states prefer to avoid alternative arrangements to bypass Hungary.
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