– Many European Parliament (EP) group leaders want to have a pivotal part in the monitoring of the national recovery plans. Manfred Weber, Leader of the European People's Party, thinks that, aside from the bureaucratic perspective of the Commission, political elements are also needed. Meanwhile, liberal Dacian Cioloș spoke out in yesterday's debate that he was particularly curious about the Hungarian and Polish plans. How risky is it to continue politicizing the recovery after last year's rule of law clash?

PM Orban: Hungary Does Not Support Ukraine's EU Accession
Ninety-five percent of the Hungarian people do not support Ukraine’s EU membership. Integrating Ukraine into the European Union would be tantamount to integrating the war into the EU, emphasized Hungary's prime minister.