EU calls on Hungary to clarify 'concerning' reports of Russia leaks
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Key Points:
- The European Commission has requested Hungary to clarify reports that Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó regularly shared sensitive EU meeting information with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, raising concerns about breaches of confidentiality and EU trust.
- The Hungarian government has denied the allegations, labeling them as fake news, while the EU emphasizes the importance of sincere cooperation and trust among member states.
- The reports surfaced amid rising political tensions ahead of Hungary's parliamentary elections, with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's pro-Kremlin government facing strong opposition and scrutiny over its close ties to Russia.
- Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk condemned the alleged leaks, and EU institutions are currently assessing whether any rules were violated, reflecting broader concerns about Hungary's cooperation within the EU.
- Opposition leader Péter Magyar has pledged to investigate the matter if elected, suggesting that confirmed collusion with Russia could constitute treason under Hungarian law.
