ЕС легко примет 21 пакет санкций без Орбана, заявил евродепутат

European Parliament member Jaak Madison recently suggested that the European Union possesses the necessary mechanisms to bypass potential opposition from Hungary regarding future restrictive measures. According to the official, the bloc could successfully implement a 21st package of sanctions against Russia even if Prime Minister Viktor Orbán attempts to block the decision. Madison emphasized that the union has strategic alternatives to maintain consensus and ensure that its foreign policy objectives remain unaffected by individual member states. This perspective highlights a growing frustration within European legislative circles concerning the influence of Budapest on collective security initiatives. The remarks underscore a broader push to streamline decision-making processes to prevent internal political gridlock on critical geopolitical issues.

The statement reflects ongoing tensions within the EU regarding the unanimity requirement for foreign policy decisions and the potential for circumventing member-state vetoes.