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Briefing: 'Nobody can blackmail us': Leaders excoriate Orbán's veto as he tests EU limits

Strategic angle: The Hungarian leader ups the rhetoric ahead of an April election, pushing the limits of EU rules close to breaking point.

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Updated 22 days ago
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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's veto has prompted critical responses from EU leaders, indicating potential strains on existing governance frameworks.

This action comes as Orbán prepares for the upcoming April elections, suggesting a strategic maneuver that tests the boundaries of EU regulations.

The implications of this veto could affect the EU's capacity to enforce collective decisions, raising questions about the resilience of its institutional architecture.