Steve HermanDec 15, 2023
Hungary blocks €50bn in EU aid for Ukraine - just hours after an agreement was reached on starting membership talks. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-67724357
Hungary blocks €50bn of EU funding for Ukraine

Hungary blocks new funding just hours after a deal is struck on starting talks to admit Ukraine to the EU.

Show threadDuncanMSussexPol

@w7voa I've said it before, and I'll say it again, but Article 7 looks like it's made for Hungary.

Fully aware why that button's never actually been pushed but with Hungary reliably being such a liability maybe it's time to consider it.

Dec 15, 2023 at 1:36pmWeb
Show threadStephen J HenstridgeDec 15, 2023
@DuncanMSussexPol @w7voa
Was Article 7 not triggered against Poland in 2017? Or did Hungary veto it?
Show threadDuncanMSussexPolDec 15, 2023
@henstridge @w7voa I think the wheels started turning but it was clear that Hungary would veto. I assume it was taken off the table before that point.
Show threadStephen J HenstridgeDec 15, 2023
@DuncanMSussexPol @w7voa OK, thanks
Show threadRobin WhitworthDec 15, 2023
@DuncanMSussexPol @w7voa For those like myself who aren't up on EU articles: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/EN/legal-content/glossary/suspension-clause-article-7-of-the-treaty-on-european-union.html#:~:text=Article%207%20of%20the%20Treaty%20on%20European%20Union%20allows%20for,2%20of%20the%20Treaty%20on
Suspension clause (Article 7 of the Treaty on European Union) - EUR-Lex