Estonia Pushes to Revoke Hungary's EU Voting Rights Over Russian Ties

Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna invokes Article 7, citing Viktor Orbán's alignment with Russian interests and its threat to European security.

Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna has proposed revoking Hungary's EU voting rights under Article 7, citing its alignment with Russian interests as a threat to European security.
Tsahkna criticized Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán for obstructing EU unity, particularly in decisions requiring unanimity, such as sanctions against Russia.
The proposal also calls for confiscating €240 billion in frozen Russian assets, predominantly in Belgium, to support Ukraine's defense and reconstruction efforts.
Tsahkna warned that Hungary's potential veto in June could lead to the expiration of sanctions and the return of frozen assets to Russia, undermining European interests.
The debate highlights growing pressure within the EU to address internal divisions and ensure collective action against Russian aggression.