João Albuquerque, an expert in European affairs, argues that the European Union “has been unyielding in the support it has always shown for Ukraine”, but points out that the implementation of this support has been limited given Hungary's stance.
Hungary displayed "deeply worrying and deplorable" behaviour that "called into question the entire cohesion" of the European Council
Tuesday, 31 March 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
The European Council (Conselho Europeu) brings together EU heads of state or government to set the bloc’s overall political direction and priorities; it does not adopt ordinary legislation. Its president, Charles Michel, has chaired meetings since December 2019, and the Council’s political endorsement is important for major trade and investment deals, so those following EU policy should note its stance on agreements like the EU–Mercosur deal.
