UkraineBudapest, Hungary
EU Commission to negotiate Hungary's Ukraine loan veto
Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 14:07 UTC · 1 source
The European Commission is set to begin negotiations with the Hungarian government in Budapest tomorrow regarding the lifting of its veto on a €90 billion European Union loan to Ukraine. Commission spokesperson Paula Pinho announced the talks, which aim to resolve the political impasse over the critical financial aid package. The loan is intended to provide substantial economic support to Ukraine as it continues its war effort against Russia. The outcome of these negotiations will determine whether the bloc can proceed with the planned funding.
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Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 14:07 UTC · First reported: 9h ago
