EU Reportedly Mulls Unblocking Hungary's Billions in Return For Approval of Ukraine Support

Drained coffers prompted European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to propose boosting the EU’s budget for 2024-2027 by €66 billion, including to support Ukraine. The proposal faces a December 4 deadline, with Prime Minister Viktor Orban warning that Hungary will block any funding for Kiev unless it receives its own EU-frozen funds.