Fidesz rejects Merz's stance on Ukraine aid; Hungary seeks exemption

Hungary's ruling Fidesz party criticized the outcome of talks between Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar and German CDU leader Friedrich Merz, after Merz indicated Hungary would not receive an exemption from financial support for Ukraine. This signals a potential hardening of Germany's position toward Hungary within EU negotiations, complicating Budapest's efforts to block or opt out of Ukraine aid packages. The development underscores ongoing friction between Hungary and key EU partners over Ukraine policy.

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