Hungary FM: Claims That Benefits of Ukraine's EU Membership Trump Western Balkans Are Laughable

Szijjarto criticized the EU's ideological policies, claiming they have weakened its global influence and isolated it from key partners. He argued for the importance of integrating the Western Balkans into the EU, asserting it is more beneficial for the EU than for the Balkans. He also highlighted the need for energy supply reforms and criticized the EU's double standards regarding enlargement. Szijjarto emphasized the importance of maintaining veto power for member states to protect national interests.