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EU Policies on Ukraine, Israel Shift After Orban Ousted

4/21/2026

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EU officials expect progress on Ukraine and Israel policy after Viktor Orban, the Hungarian Prime Minister, is ousted.
His departure may unlock approval for a 90-billion-euro loan to Ukraine.
A Wednesday meeting will address budget amendments needed for the loan.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says measures against Israel, including sanctions on settlers, are imminent.
The new Hungarian government could shift the EU’s stance, since Orban blocked such initiatives.

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EU officials expect progress on Ukraine and Israel policy after Viktor Orban, the Hungarian Prime Minister, is ousted.
His departure may unlock approval for a 90-billion-euro loan to Ukraine.
A Wednesday meeting will address budget amendments needed for the loan.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says measures against Israel, including sanctions on settlers, are imminent.
The new Hungarian government could shift the EU’s stance, since Orban blocked such initiatives.