Hello from the FT newsroom. On Sunday we revealed that the EU had a plan to sabotage the Hungarian economy if Prime Minister Viktor Orbán continued to block fresh aid to Ukraine. The plan would target Hungary’s economic weaknesses, imperil its currency and spook investors in a bid to hurt “jobs and growth”.
The bloc softened its stance towards Budapest on the eve of today’s emergency summit, with a last-minute offer made to Orbán in an attempt to secure his support for aid. This morning, all 27 states agreed on the €50bn support package. But what was the Hungarian premier’s endgame? Today’s Big Read explores his motives.
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11 个月Orbán is the guardian of pedophiles.
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"?? ""The art of leadership is saying no, not saying yes. It is very easy to say yes."" - Tony Blair ?? Viktor Orbán's strategic moves always keep us guessing, but it shows leadership has many facets. Bravo to the EU for coming together on this crucial aid package! ???? #Leadership #EU #GlobalUnity"