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EU Leaders Confront Deep Divisions at Cyprus Summit Without Orbán
Hungarian premier's absence reveals broader disagreements on Ukraine membership, energy policy, and €1.8 trillion budget
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- EU leaders gathered in Cyprus for informal talks without Hungary's Viktor Orbán, revealing significant divisions on Ukraine's EU membership, energy crisis response, and the bloc's €1.8 trillion budget.
- While leaders expressed relief at Orbán's absence, they acknowledged their disagreements extend far beyond one man.
- Croatia's PM said Ukraine joining anytime soon is 'unrealistic,' while the Netherlands and Germany clash with Poland over budget contributions.
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EU leaders gathered in Cyprus for informal talks without Hungary's Viktor Orbán, revealing significant divisions on Ukraine's EU membership, energy crisis response, and the bloc's €1.8 trillion budget. While leaders expressed relief at Orbán's absence, they acknowledged their disagreements extend far beyond one man. Croatia's PM said Ukraine joining anytime soon is 'unrealistic,' while the Netherlands and Germany clash with Poland over budget contributions.
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