The European Union officials are boycotting informal meetings in Hungary as Prime Minister Viktor Orbán held rogue meetings with foreign leaders about Ukraine without informing his European partners. This decision to boycott the meetings during Hungary’s presidency was made in response to recent developments.
Orbán’s world tour, dubbed a “peace mission,” included visits to Ukraine, Russia, China, and the United States, angering EU leaders who felt he was not representing the bloc’s interests. The European Commission’s boycott applies to informal meetings hosted by Hungary, leading to tensions between the Hungarian government and the EU.
Despite Hungary’s calls for peace negotiations in Ukraine, Orbán’s actions have been criticized for potentially appeasing Russia. The EU and NATO members have raised concerns about Orbán’s approach, which they see as contradictory to the unity and interests of the organizations.