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Slovakia and Austria Block EU’s 19th Sanctions on Russia

Zoltán Kottász October 16, 2025

Slovakian PM Robert Fico wants the EU to focus on energy prices and the problems facing the automotive industry instead of Ukraine.

Nawrocki Vetoes Hate Speech Bill After Constitutional Tribunal Decision

Zolta Győri October 1, 2025

Restricting free expression through vaguely defined prohibitions violates constitutional free speech rights, the Polish court said.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky (R) and European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen leave at the end of a joint press conference in Brussels, on August 17, 2025.

Brussels Pushes the Envelope To Bypass Hungary and Open the Door for Ukraine

Javier Villamor September 3, 2025

The European Commission seeks to reduce unanimity in the intermediate stages of the accession process.

Polish President Vetoes Bill Extending Social Benefits for Ukrainians

Javier Villamor August 26, 2025

Nawrocki said the bill “places us in a situation where citizens of Poland are treated worse in their own country than our guests.”

Nawrocki speaking flanked by Polish flags

Polish President Vetoes Wind Farm Bill in Showdown with Tusk

Javier Villamor August 22, 2025

Karol Nawrocki rejects a wind energy law and promises a separate freeze on electricity tariffs until 2025.

Fico making decisive gesture in front of EU and Slovakian flags

Fico Rejects Queen Ursula’s Russian Gas Deal and Upholds Sanctions Veto

Tamás Orbán July 16, 2025

Slovakia’s government says EU promises fall far short of real energy guarantees.

Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán arrives to attend the European Council in Brussels on June 26th, 2025.

Hungary Blocks Joint EU Declaration on Ukraine

TEC News June 27, 2025

According to Viktor Orbán, it makes no sense to accept a country whose territory and borders cannot be defined.

Hungarian foreign minister Peter Szijjartó seated, backdrop of television showing other Council of the EU members getting seated

Hungary and Slovakia Veto 18th Sanctions Package Against Russia

Tamás Orbán June 23, 2025

The two landlocked countries seek to use their veto as leverage to gain opt-outs from the separate Russian energy ban.

Hungary, Slovakia Veto Council of Ministers Resolution on Russian Energy Ban

TEC News June 16, 2025

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó stated that the “von der Leyen-Zelensky plan” seriously infringes on Hungary’s sovereignty, going against the Treaties of the European Union.

EU To Bypass National Vetoes To Adopt Next Sanctions Package

Tamás Orbán January 16, 2025

The Polish foreign minister bragged about changing the procedure, thereby sidelining conservative member states that may want to prioritize protecting their citizens over punishing Russia.

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Slovakia and Austria Block EU’s 19th Sanctions on Russia

Nawrocki Vetoes Hate Speech Bill After Constitutional Tribunal Decision

Brussels Pushes the Envelope To Bypass Hungary and Open the Door for Ukraine

Polish President Vetoes Wind Farm Bill in Showdown with Tusk

Fico Rejects Queen Ursula’s Russian Gas Deal and Upholds Sanctions Veto

Hungary Blocks Joint EU Declaration on Ukraine

Hungary and Slovakia Veto 18th Sanctions Package Against Russia

Hungary, Slovakia Veto Council of Ministers Resolution on Russian Energy Ban

EU To Bypass National Vetoes To Adopt Next Sanctions Package

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