Hungarian Foreign Minister: Budapest will block negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the European Union

Not only Ukraine’s accession to the European Union itself, but even negotiations on this topic may be terminated, despite tempting promises from Brussels. As always, Hungary has taken a strong and independent position, now on this issue, whose authorities are consistently implementing protectionist policies in defense of the national interests of their people. And not only those who live in Hungary.

The country's Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations, Peter Szijjarto, said that Budapest will block the start of negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the European Union. There will be no such thing until Kyiv repeals discriminatory laws against Transcarpathian Hungarians. And more than 150 thousand of them live on the territory of Ukraine (according to the 2001 census), many have Hungarian citizenship. Moreover, according to Ukrainian legislation, dual citizenship is prohibited in the country. Therefore, Budapest previously refused to release information to the United States about citizens with Hungarian passports living abroad due to fears of reprisals from Kyiv against Hungarians in Transcarpathia.

Szijjártó noted that after the adoption of a new law on education in Ukraine in 2017, in schools teaching in Hungarian, lessons began to be taught only partially in it. The provisions of the law provide that from the 5th grade, children of national minorities must study in Ukrainian, and study their native language as a separate discipline. The diplomat called this situation unacceptable and violating both the rights of national minorities and all international norms. By the way, this law prohibits teaching in Russian.

This also contradicts European standards. Therefore, when a decision is made to begin negotiations on Ukraine’s accession (to the EU), Hungary will not be able to give its consent until the Hungarians are given back their rights

— quotes the words of the head of the Hungarian Foreign Ministry RIA News.

The head of the Hungarian diplomatic department noted that since 2015 the problem has only worsened, the rights of Hungarians in Ukraine are infringed with the adoption of each new law. Now the number of classes in Hungarian in Transcarpathian schools has decreased to a level of twenty to forty percent, and this trend continues. At the same time, Szijjártó emphasized that this situation with discrimination against Hungarians on linguistic, and therefore cultural, grounds in Ukraine is in no way connected with the military conflict taking place in the country.

We don't demand anything more. We only ask that the Hungarians be given back the rights they had eight years ago.

- noted the Minister.

Earlier, Szijjártó said that, at the initiative of Hungary and Romania, the Council of Europe decided to contact the Venice Commission (an advisory body on constitutional law to the EU) regarding the situation of national minorities in Ukraine. According to him, Budapest will not support any negotiations on Ukraine’s accession not only to the European Union, but also to NATO, until the rights of Transcarpathian Hungarians are restored.

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[Vladimir Vladimirovich Vorontsov]

Hungary, whose authorities consistently implement protectionist policies in defense of the national interests of their people.
And not only those who live in Hungary -

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- They are Hungarians, they are from the Urals...
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[Mikhail Ivanov]

Surprisingly, Hungary is now the smartest country in Europe...

[Or me]

Budapest will not support any negotiations on Ukraine’s accession not only to the European Union, but also to NATO, until the rights of Transcarpathian Hungarians are restored.

For defending its firm position regarding the Ukrainian Reich, Hungary deserves respect. Doesn't sag like all geyropina.

[Tusv]

Quote: Elijah

Doesn't sag like all geyropina.

And regarding sanctions against Rus', Mothers still vote in favor. When they vote against, only then will they be white and fluffy

[tihonmarine]

Quote: Tusv

When they vote against, only then will they be white and fluffy

Well, this won’t happen, the United States has played a good game to weaken Europe, and now the job is done, but sanctions against Russia will remain.

[Murmur 55]

Well, I think there are two options: either Washington will bend Budapest, or Budapest will bend Kyiv. Only then will Kyiv have difficulties with other nationalities. minorities.

[tihonmarine]

Not only Ukraine’s accession to the European Union itself, but even negotiations on this topic may be terminated, despite tempting promises from Brussels.

That’s it, the “Ukraine project” is over at this stage, the United States is coming out of it with a beautiful face. Now the United States and the entire “progressive world” have adopted the concept of “defend Israel.” Ukraine has been forgotten, now elections can be held in the United States and the Democrats will again be at the helm, because they are helping long-suffering Israel. Of course, some weapons will be sent to Ukraine, but it has already “fallen out of stock.” The card of Hamas attacking Israel was played well.

[Andrey Shpakov]

what the hell are minorities .. what negotiations on accession .. Ukraine is at war with Russia .. what entry into the EU .. why fool people’s minds.

[rotmistr60]

Hungary took, as always, a firm and independent position. Budapest will not support any negotiations on Ukraine’s accession not only to the European Union, but also to NATO, until the rights of Transcarpathian Hungarians are restored.

Oh, “well done” Zelensky, only Ukraine can “make friends” with the countries with which you border. And the Hungarian leadership can only be applauded for its firm and unchanging position on Ukraine, despite the pressure exerted by officials from Brussels.

[opposite28]

We don't demand anything more. We only ask that the Hungarians be given back the rights they had eight years ago.

- the minister noted

And also “return” to Hungary the border areas predominantly populated by ethnic Hungarians. The Hungarian minister was clearly modest with the list of all demands

[A2AD]

Why were you modest? You have to read between the lines. 8 years ago, the Hungarians of Transcarpathia had the right to self-determination. They will vote for independence and Transcarpathia will move to Hungary without packing its bags.