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  • EU Summit: Merz Condemns Orban’s Blockade of Ukraine Aid

    Daily Pulse March 20, 2026

    EU Summit: Merz Condemns Orban’s Blockade of Ukraine Aid

    نقلاً عن EU-Gipfel: Merz kritisiert Orbans Blockade von Ukraine-Hilfen

    News Brief: Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban has blocked the disbursement of a multi-billion euro loan to Ukraine during the EU summit. Chancellor Friedrich Merz labeled the action as a ‘gross act of disloyalty.’

    During the EU summit on Thursday, Hungarian President Viktor Orban obstructed the approval of a significant financial aid package for Ukraine, which includes a multi-billion euro loan. In response, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticized Orban’s actions, describing them as a ‘gross act of disloyalty’ to the European Union and its solidarity with Ukraine amid ongoing conflicts. The blockade raises concerns about Hungary’s commitment to EU principles and support for Ukraine.

    Original Source: www.handelsblatt.com