EU considers new plan to bypass Hungary’s veto on aid to Ukraine

European Union officeholders and diplomats are considering a plan to bypass Hungary’s veto on €6.6 billion for Ukraine by changing the European Peace Facility (EPF) to allow voluntary contributions. The switch from mandatory to voluntary contributions could potentially resolve the funding stalemate, but it also poses risks such as setting a dangerous precedent and creating budgetary issues for member states. The plan would require unanimous support from all 27 member states and further negotiations before any decisions are made on releasing the blocked funds.

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