EU Boycotts Hungary Over Orban's Russia Ties
Frustrated with Viktor Orbán's obstruction of EU foreign policy, Brussels is planning to boycott Hungary's foreign affairs summit in August. Instead, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell will organize a concurrent formal foreign affairs council to prevent ministers from attending Orbán's event, signaling that Hungary does not represent the EU. This move follows Hungary's backsliding on democratic norms and recent tensions over Orbán's uncoordinated visits to Putin and Xi Jinping.