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Hungary Votes Against Ukraine’s EU Membership

Mar 10th 2026

Hungary’s parliament passed a resolution opposing Ukraine’s EU accession, citing the risk of drawing the bloc into Russia’s war and urging Hungary to avoid actions that deepen its involvement; the move comes days before national elections and after a recent dispute over seized cash and gold.

  • Parliament approved a nonbinding resolution 142 to 28 with four abstentions in the 199-seat legislature.
  • Government spokesperson Zoltan Kovacs said the document urges support for international peace and opposes sending money or weapons to Ukraine.
  • The resolution argues admitting a country at war could make the EU a direct party to Russia's war and rejects turning the EU into a military alliance or bypassing unanimity rules.
  • The vote took place on the final day of the current parliament's term ahead of April 12 national elections, giving it added political significance.
  • Hungary recently detained seven Ukrainian citizens carrying about $82 million in cash and gold, which Budapest says is under investigation while Kyiv called the seizure theft.
  • Budapest has repeatedly blocked or delayed EU measures related to Ukraine, including aid and accession steps.

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