Ukraine's EU accession to be put to referendum, not anytime soon – Hungary's new PM

Hungary's incoming Prime Minister Péter Magyar has stated that Ukraine must complete the full EU accession negotiation process, after which Hungary will hold a referendum on the issue.

Source: Magyar at a press conference on 13 April, as reported by European Pravda

Details: Magyar said that Hungary does not support fast-tracking Ukraine's accession to the European Union.

"It is impossible for a country at war to be admitted to the EU. Such matters cannot be considered without discussing all negotiation chapters," he said.

He stressed that all candidate countries must go through the same process.

"If Ukraine completes this, then a referendum will be held in Hungary on whether the EU should admit it. But this will certainly not happen anytime soon," he added.

Background:

• Magyar also indicated that he would not block the EU's €90 billion loan for Ukraine, as the decision has already been made, but confirmed that Hungary will not participate in it.
• In addition, he stated that Hungary will continue purchasing Russian oil, while also seeking to diversify its energy supplies.

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