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The European Parliament adopted a report on EU enlargement, with arguments presented that not expanding the Union could be more costly than admitting new members. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen defended the EU's commitment to international law, a statement made amid internal criticism and tension.
The European Commission called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to reduce their heated rhetoric. This followed Zelenskyy's reported threats toward Orbán, which were linked to Hungary's blockage of a 90-billion-euro EU loan package for Ukraine. Separately, several EU member states rejected Ukraine's request for a fast-tracked membership process, insisting on a standard path. Orbán stated Hungary would block all EU decisions related to Ukraine, citing a prior dispute over a Ukrainian oil pipeline.
EU leaders, including Kallas and von der Leyen, commented on the conflict involving Iran. Kallas said Iran is seeking to escalate the conflict and that the Iranian government's actions are making a case for its own demise. They also stated that the death of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, opens a path to a different Iran and gives hope to its people. In a separate development, EU foreign policy chief Kallas accused the United States of trying to divide Europe, a comment made amid a reported push for the bloc to unite against the US in a competition for United Nations positions.
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The European Union is experiencing significant internal disagreements on major foreign policy issues, including its response to the war in the Middle East. A key point of division is Ukraine's fast-track membership request, with President Zelensky calling for immediate accession while some member states push back. These tensions highlight broader challenges to EU unity and decision-making on enlargement and external relations.
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European Union criticizes Zelensky for threatening Hungary's Orban over blocked loanThe European Union said it was 'not acceptable' for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to threaten Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban. Zelensky had warned Orban against blocking a 90 billion euro EU loan package for Ukraine. Hungary accused Zelensky of making a 'death threat' and told him to stop. Ukraine also accused Hungarian authorities of kidnapping seven employees of a Ukrainian bank in Budapest and issued a travel advisory against visiting Hungary.
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