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Brussels threatens to hit Hungary’s economy if Viktor Orbán vetoes Ukraine aid
Financial Times ^ | 1/28/24 | Henry Foy

Posted on 01/31/2024 7:46:49 AM PST by hardspunned

The EU will sabotage Hungary’s economy if Budapest blocks fresh aid to Ukraine at a summit this week, under a confidential plan drawn up by Brussels that marks a significant escalation in the battle between the EU and its most pro-Russian member state. 

In a document drawn up by EU officials and seen by the Financial Times, Brussels has outlined a strategy to explicitly target Hungary’s economic weaknesses, imperil its currency and drive a collapse in investor confidence in a bid to hurt “jobs and growth” if Budapest refuses to lift its veto against the aid to Kyiv.

(Excerpt) Read more at ft.com ...


TOPICS: Foreign Affairs
KEYWORDS: hungary; ukraine
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Such EU/NATO thuggery! These gangsters are about to give a NATO “partner” the Putin treatment. Regime change AGAIN in Central Europe. You’re either a NATO Quisling, selling out your people, like Z or you’re a marked government.
1 posted on 01/31/2024 7:46:49 AM PST by hardspunned
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To: hardspunned

This shows how things really work in “democratic” groups like NATO. In theory everyone has a vote. In reality, the globalists will bludgeon everyone into compliance under their autocracy. I’ve gotten sick of MSM propagandists talking about “free” nations defending themselves against “unfree” powers as if there was a noticeable difference.


2 posted on 01/31/2024 7:55:33 AM PST by EnderWiggin1970
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To: hardspunned

More blackmail. How very Hitleresque of the EU.


3 posted on 01/31/2024 7:56:01 AM PST by mass55th (“Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway.” ― John Wayne)
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To: hardspunned

Unilaterally declare independence if its currency attacked.


4 posted on 01/31/2024 7:56:50 AM PST by Brian Griffin
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To: hardspunned

If Soros still has Hungarian citizenship arrange for a wealth tax payable in US dollars.


5 posted on 01/31/2024 7:58:54 AM PST by Brian Griffin
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To: hardspunned

Each of the other nations of the EU can give unilaterally to Ukraine.

The EU could tax Soros for what Hungary is expected to give.


6 posted on 01/31/2024 8:00:58 AM PST by Brian Griffin
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To: hardspunned

Democracy- Globohomo style!


7 posted on 01/31/2024 8:01:40 AM PST by PGR88
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To: hardspunned

> Regime change AGAIN in Central Europe. <

The EU toady party recently beat the conservative party in Poland (which both surprised and disappointed me). I suppose Hungary will be next.

Viktor Orbán has done an amazing job. He’s resisted EU pressure to open his small country up to Muslim invaders. And he’s put Hungary first when making decisions regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

But Orbán‘s luck probably won’t last forever.


8 posted on 01/31/2024 8:05:53 AM PST by Leaning Right (The steal is real.)
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Cats in the EU.


9 posted on 01/31/2024 8:08:20 AM PST by Karl Spooner
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The EU: “How to win friends and influence people”

Like all Control Freaks everywhere.


10 posted on 01/31/2024 8:20:04 AM PST by Basket_of_Deplorables (Vivek for VP!!!!)
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To: Karl Spooner

Hitler Cat!


11 posted on 01/31/2024 8:31:47 AM PST by NavyShoe
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To: hardspunned

You VILL finance Der World War III!

Or else!!


12 posted on 01/31/2024 8:43:38 AM PST by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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Russian Lawmakers Pass Bill Allowing Property Seizure From War Critics
13 posted on 01/31/2024 9:12:51 AM PST by Berlin_Freeper
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I’m sure the Hungarian families who lose their means of support due NATO’s implementation of the Brezhnev Doctrine will take great comfort in your concern for their plight. What the heck is Berlin FReeper? Are you in Germany? If so, then you see for yourself what happens when Quisling Germany crawls around on its knees doing the DC oligarchs’ dirty work. And you STILL support the DC warmongers! Orban won’t sacrifice the Hungarian people for your globohomoism.


14 posted on 01/31/2024 9:33:18 AM PST by hardspunned (Former DC GOP globalist stooge)
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Shows people have the freedom to do business with people they like.
Too bad for the Putin Stooges.

But look at how you care not in the least about people being ruined because they are against your beloved Terror Invasion.

Why do you hate America so much that you so easily side with the former KGB Agent Putin?

It is impossible for me to be on the side of ruZZia, China, Iran, North Korea, and Hamas.
How does that work for you hardspunnedbyputin?


15 posted on 01/31/2024 9:38:29 AM PST by Berlin_Freeper
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In other words, on with the Brezhnev Doctrine. Totalitarians will use any totalitarian device regardless of how they have to commingle differing dictatorial processes.


16 posted on 01/31/2024 9:49:55 AM PST by hardspunned (Former DC GOP globalist stooge)
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I am going to have to start calling your posts crazy if you keep replying, crazy.
What the heck is Berlin FReeper? Are you in Germany? If so, then you see for yourself what happens when Quisling Germany crawls around on its knees doing the DC oligarchs’ dirty work. And you STILL support the DC warmongers!
In other words, on with the Brezhnev Doctrine. Totalitarians will use any totalitarian device regardless of how they have to commingle differing dictatorial processes.

17 posted on 01/31/2024 9:53:00 AM PST by Berlin_Freeper
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To: hardspunned

Biden is pulling the same type of blackmail with Republican states. For example, by banning gas exports from Texas after that state fought against illegal migration.


18 posted on 01/31/2024 12:01:51 PM PST by Socon-Econ (adi)
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To: mass55th

How about rolling Leopard tanks into Budapest and tossing all elected leaders into prison to “Save Democracy?”


19 posted on 01/31/2024 5:32:05 PM PST by Forward the Light Brigade ( Ride to the sound of the Guns!)
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To: EnderWiggin1970

This is not about a vote. This is about Hungary abusing their veto. Would you think the US system would work if any single state could veto anything?


20 posted on 02/01/2024 2:17:19 AM PST by Krosan
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