EU leaders acknowledge deeper divisions after Orbán skips Cyprus summit

12 articles · Updated · POLITICO Europe · Apr 24

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, absent after losing an election, did not attend the two-day EU summit in Nicosia, Cyprus.
Leaders discussed mutual defense, energy policy, and the €1.8 trillion seven-year budget, recognizing that their disagreements extend beyond Orbán's influence.
Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal noted Orbán had often served as a scapegoat, and urged leaders to be more open about their intentions moving forward.

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