PM Orban warned that if Ukraine joined the EU, Hungarian farmers would suffer immensely. Large quantities of genetically modified agricultural products from Ukraine, produced under less strict regulations, would flood the Hungarian market, far exceeding Hungarian production capacities, creating unfair competition and potentially bankrupting local farmers.
If we want to protect our farmers, if we want to preserve Hungarian agriculture, this must be prevented at all costs." Furthermore, he pointed out that "the EU’s complex agricultural support system would shift resources away from Central Europe to Ukraine, meaning Hungary would lose significant EU funds. And then there's the issue of security. We are talking about a heavily armed country not particularly famous for public safety. They could freely come across the border. I believe this is an unnecessary risk that we cannot take on responsibly,
the PM stressed.
Additionally, he argued that cheap Ukrainian labor could push out higher-paid Hungarian workers, creating economic disadvantages for locals.
Furthermore, he pointed out that the EU’s complex financial distribution system ultimately benefits members who are less developed then the EU average. With Ukraine's entry resources would be shifted away from Central Europe to Ukraine.
Finally, PM Orban emphasized
All nations are equal in the European Union, regardless of their size. There is also weighted voting, but when it comes to such matters, every nation is one vote. EU enlargement decisions require unanimous approval, meaning that if Hungary vetoes Ukraine’s accession, it will not happen.
Cover Image: Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban before the start of the European Council’s extraordinary summit on March 6, 2025 (Photo: AFP)
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