Hungary’s Parliament Opposes EU Membership for Ukraine, Further Funding

Budapest – By a majority vote on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, the Hungarian Parliament adopted a resolution opposing Ukraine’s membership in the European Union and objecting to continued financial support for Ukraine’s military efforts from EU funds. The decision reflects growing tensions between Hungary and other EU member states regarding the ongoing war in Ukraine and the allocation of financial resources.

Resolution Details

According to reports from “European Truth” referencing Hungarian TV channel ATV, 142 members of parliament voted in favor of the proposal, with 28 against and 4 abstentions. The resolution explicitly states Hungary’s opposition to Ukraine’s EU accession, citing the ongoing war and perceived non-compliance with EU membership criteria.

The parliament called on the Hungarian government to refrain from supporting the initiation of accession negotiations with Ukraine. The resolution urges the government to block financial aid and weapons shipments to Ukraine, and to prevent the redirection of EU funds earmarked for Hungary towards Kyiv.

Financial Concerns

Authors of the resolution expressed concerns about the potential financial burden on Hungary if Ukraine were to become an EU member. They estimate that Ukraine’s share of the next seven-year EU budget could exceed €360 billion, potentially requiring cuts to agricultural subsidies for existing member states. The resolution also highlights a proposed reconstruction plan for Ukraine, which it claims could cost each Hungarian family approximately 1.4 million forints (roughly €3,600).

National Petition and EU Policy

The resolution supports the Hungarian government’s recent request to conduct a national petition regarding further funding for Ukraine. It calls on the government to take all necessary steps to prevent the continuation of EU policies supporting Ukraine in the war and to avoid Hungary and the EU’s involvement in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Recent Hungarian Actions

This resolution follows recent actions by the Hungarian government, including attempts to confiscate currency and valuables from Oschadbank’s collection vehicles. Sources indicate this was a response to perceived obstruction of Ukraine’s access to the Druzhba oil pipeline. Hungary previously blocked the adoption of the 20th package of EU sanctions against Russia and prevented the allocation of a €90 billion European loan to Ukraine, demanding the resumption of Russian oil supplies via the Druzhba pipeline.