🇩🇪 Friedrich Merz
Magyar pledges cooperation with Merz on EU budget, energy and enlargement
What happened
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar met with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin and expressed a commitment to a constructive partnership on the EU's next seven-year budget. Magyar stated that Hungary will not concede on national interests and emphasized the importance of maintaining funding for agricultural and cohesion resources. The two leaders also discussed energy security and agreed on the need for natural gas and crude oil to arrive from multiple directions to reduce prices.
Why it matters
The agreement on EU budget and energy cooperation may have implications for the economic relationship between Hungary and Germany, as well as the country's position within the European Union. The discussion on energy security also highlights the shared concern of maintaining competitiveness of European companies. The Hungarian Prime Minister's stance on EU budget negotiations may also impact the country's relationship with other EU member states.
Key facts
- Hungary and Germany have a trade balance of over 65 billion euros. Major German investments have been made in Hungary. Péter Magyar invited Friedrich Merz to visit Budapest next spring.
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