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Hungary Stands Alone, Abstains on EU Venezuela Statement

1/6/2026

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Hungary abstained from the European Union's statement on Venezuela, becoming the only EU country to abstain.
The statement was backed by 26 member states and urged respect for international law and the Venezuelan people's will.
It criticized Nicolás Maduro's legitimacy and called for a peaceful transition to democracy.
Viktor Orbán, Hungary's prime minister, aligns with the United States, raising questions about Hungary's stance.

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Hungary abstained from the European Union's statement on Venezuela, becoming the only EU country to abstain.
The statement was backed by 26 member states and urged respect for international law and the Venezuelan people's will.
It criticized Nicolás Maduro's legitimacy and called for a peaceful transition to democracy.
Viktor Orbán, Hungary's prime minister, aligns with the United States, raising questions about Hungary's stance.