Sanctions against Russia: Why the EU is making little progress ahead of the Hungarian election

EU foreign ministers are hoping that Hungary’s obstruction will end after the April 12 elections, in which Viktor Orbán could lose power. At the same time, they are preparing a new security strategy and discussing a European contribution to securing the Strait of Hormuz.

16. March 2026
Kaja Kallas
Kaja Kallas is a co-author of a proposed new European security strategy. (EC / Aurore Martignoni)

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Last updated: 16. March 2026