PM Orban Attends Important Meeting Ahead of Next Week's EU Summit

On February 26, Hungary's prime minister took part in a top-level video conference convened by European Council President Antonio Costa. A very useful consultation took place in order to prepare the decisions of next week's EU summit, the President of the European Council, which brings together the leaders of the EU member states, said on X.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban attends a video conference ahead of next week's EU summit (Photo: Hungarian PM's Press Office/Vivien Cher Benko)

Viktor Orban participated in a video conference convened by European Council President Antonio Costa, Hungary's state news agency MTI reported.

Viktor Orban attends a video conference ahead of next week's EU summit (Photo: Hungarian PM's Press Office/Vivien Cher Benko)

Antonio Costa convened the top-level video conference on Tuesday to prepare for next week's meeting on the war in Ukraine.

Continuing to work on close European coordination, today president @EmmanuelMacron debriefed EU leaders on his meeting with @realDonaldTrump earlier this week in Washington.

Very useful to prepare our special European Council on 6 March, where we will take decisions on our… pic.twitter.com/4RRCIJ4vgm

— António Costa (@eucopresident) February 26, 2025

After the meeting, he posted:

Continuing to work on close European coordination, today French President Emmanuel Macron debriefed EU leaders on his meeting with US President Donald Trump earlier this week in Washington.

Costa described Wednesday morning's video conference as "very useful" in preparing for the extraordinary European Council meeting scheduled for March 6. He emphasized that at this summit, EU leaders will make decisions on support for Ukraine and strengthening Europe's defense.
Antonio Costa convened the extraordinary March 6 summit on Sunday evening. He justified his decision by stating that the current moment is crucial for the security of both Ukraine and Europe. In his announcement, Costa noted that during consultations, European leaders expressed their shared commitment to strengthening Europe's defense and contributing to the continent’s peace and Ukraine’s long-term security.

US-Russia negotiations are underway on a major bilateral agreement. It is in Hungary’s interest for these talks to be successful, as we have been saying for three years that the path to peace leads through a US–Russia agreement,

Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto posted on social media.

Cover photo: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban attends a video conference ahead of next week's EU summit (Photo: Hungarian PM's Press Office/Vivien Cher Benko)