Berlin hopes Hungary vote will pave way for 'quick' release of Ukraine aid - Reuters
Berlin hopes Hungary vote will pave way for 'quick' release of Ukraine aid Reuters
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"We will work energetically together to build a strong, secure and, above all, united Europe."
— Friedrich Merz , Politician
"We will start working with the government as soon as possible to achieve rapid and long overdue progress."
— Ursula von der Leyen , Politician
"Ukraine has always sought good-neighborly relations with everyone in Europe, and we are ready to develop our cooperation with Hungary."
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy , Politician
"With the two-thirds majority allowing us to amend the constitution, we will restore the system of checks and balances."
— Peter Magyar , Politician
"Tonight, truth prevailed over lies."
— Peter Magyar , Politician
Key People
German Chancellor.
Prime Minister of Hungary.
Péter Magyar is the newly elected prime minister of Hungary.
Ursula von der Leyen is the president of the European Commission.
Prime Minister of Hungary.
Viktor Orbán is the Prime Minister of Hungary, noted for his controversial political policies and influence in Central Europe.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy is the President of Ukraine, known for his efforts to secure international support amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.
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<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqwFBVV95cUxPdWxPSkd1S1haQ3FzMk9qUlBrSEIzcHIyN2huaDNTY1JFTU43Sk1DYWpzQ1NpdWd4VU92MklRUkZxb2ZIRjRob19meE81bTkyQl9Ld3FEdTN0N1N5bTRVaUFlTXRXcmZ4dE9FZ05uM2Y0aTN6YmdTOGhlaDFPOGVEZFJnYlJIQVhOdFhxZ3o2TG9kX0ZFTFVtMnpWR19kSzhSWWVFVnJJYTR2TjQ?oc=5" target="_blank">Berlin hopes Hungary vote will pave way for 'quick' release of Ukraine aid</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>
Germany anticipates that Hungary's recent election outcome will expedite the release of a €90 billion EU loan to Ukraine, which had been previously blocked by Hungary over a pipeline dispute.
Following Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's electoral defeat, the European Union plans to approve a €90 billion loan to Ukraine, aiming to finalize the funding package after Orbán's loss.
Hungarian voters have chosen the pro-EU course of Peter Magyar, ending 16 years of rule by Russia-friendly Viktor Orban. Europe is now waiting to see if he can make good on his promises to repair ties with Brussels.
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