Despite Hungary’s statements that it blocks this decision, European Union leaders may reach an agreement to allocate around 50 billion euros in support to Ukraine by the end of this week. He said this in an interview Reuters European Commissioner for Budget Johannes Hahn.
The EU plans to change its budget to include €33 billion in loans and €17 billion in grants to Ukraine by 2027.
According to Khan, the United States this spring asked the EU to take the lead in providing long-term support for the union’s countries to Ukraine; This would encourage the House and Senate to do something similar.
The European Commissioner expressed the view that Hungary would ultimately agree, because this also concerns its own interests. The country wants to get more money from the European Union to strengthen its borders against illegal immigrants. According to Reuters, the draft budget foresees another 15 billion euros for the Hungarian state, in addition to 50 billion euros for Ukraine.
Khan added that this aid package is not only for Ukraine, but also to protect and support the borders of countries such as Turkey, “today’s friends of Hungary”. The parliamentarian emphasized that the European Commission has a “Plan B” if it is not possible to reach an agreement with Budapest.
13 December European Commission promise Approximately 10 billion Euros will be allocated to Hungary; This is a third of the money frozen last year. Funds to the country were blocked due to issues with the rule of law and corruption.
Previously happened It is known how many conditions Ukraine fulfills to join the EU.