The topic of discussion was the acceleration of the EU’s enlargement process to the Western Balkan countries, which have been waiting for membership for fifteen years. A meeting was scheduled to discuss the accession agreements of Albania, Montenegro, and Serbia.
The significance of the Budapest Declaration and the need to enhance the EU’s competitiveness were highlighted. It was acknowledged that the EU had lost ground in the global economic and trade landscape, emphasizing the need to reduce bureaucratic processes and simplify investment procedures. The EU should allocate additional funds for innovation and research in order to boost its competitiveness.
Environmental protection was emphasized as a practical rather than ideological issue. Hungary strived to find a balance between enhancing competitiveness and protecting the environment. Trade and economic matters should not be conflated with ideological concerns.
Hungary promoted economic neutrality and cooperation with both the Eastern and Western blocs. It is essential to avoid ideological pressures and restrictions on the economy. Cooperation with China should be based on mutual respect and confidence.
In light of the upcoming US elections, Hungary advocated for close cooperation with the United States and opposed any attacks on election results. The country supported peace and a ceasefire in Ukraine rather than increased military supplies. Hungary also supported the reopening of diplomatic channels with Israel in order to peacefully resolve conflicts.
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