European Commission to Demand Explanations from Hungary Regarding Szijjártó's Talks with Lavrov
The European Commission, represented by its chief spokesperson, Paula Pinho, has announced its intention to seek explanations from Hungary concerning recent discussions between the country's Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó and Russian Minister Sergey Lavrov.
During a briefing in Brussels on Thursday, Paula Pinho stated that recent revelations made by investigative journalists raise serious concerns regarding the potential coordination of actions between the Hungarian government and Russia, which is actively undermining the security and interests of the European Union and its citizens. "This raises extraordinary concern," she emphasized, adding that the Hungarian government must urgently clarify its position.
Pinho also reported that European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen plans to raise this issue at the upcoming meeting of EU member state leaders. This indicates the seriousness of the situation and that the European Commission will not overlook potential threats associated with Hungary's actions.
It is worth noting that information about Szijjártó's phone conversations with Lavrov became available due to audio recordings released by investigative journalists from VSquare.org. In these discussions, the Hungarian foreign minister suggested to his Russian counterpart that he send a document concerning Ukraine's accession to the European Union, which has sparked outrage among European politicians.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot considers Hungary's position to be a "betrayal of EU solidarity," emphasizing that such actions could undermine the unity of the European Union at a time when it is crucial to maintain a common stance towards Russia. He expressed concern that the Hungarian government may be acting in Moscow's interests rather than those of the European Union.
Additionally, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk also voiced his outrage, stating that the information regarding Budapest's transmission of sensitive EU information to Moscow through the Hungarian embassy is "truly shocking." This underscores the seriousness of the situation and the urgent need for the European Commission to take action to protect EU interests.
In light of these events, European leaders must carefully consider how to respond to Hungary's actions to ensure security and stability in the region. It is vital that all EU member states act in unity and solidarity, especially in the face of threats from Russia.
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