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At a high-stakes EU summit, leaders urge de-escalation in the Iran conflict, defend multilateralism, and seek relief from soaring energy prices, while Hungary’s Viktor Orbán maintains a veto on a €90 billion Ukraine loan and Germany calls for an international mandate before any Middle East involvement; discussions also focus on climate policies, the ETS, and keeping Ukraine funded amid energy-security tensions.
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys urged reform of EU voting rules to curb Hungary’s habit of using its veto, citing Budapest’s blocking of a €90 billion Ukraine loan and a sanctions package over oil transit via the Druzhba pipeline; he suggested shifting to qualified majority voting and even restricting voting rights in some areas, warning that continued vetoes could threaten the EU’s geopolitical role.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and Moldova's Maia Sandu are urging the EU to accelerate their countries' accession processes, with Zelenskyy aiming for Ukraine to join before 2030. They emphasized the importance of EU support amid ongoing challenges, including Hungary's veto, and highlighted their countries' progress and readiness for membership, while also addressing issues like corruption and geopolitical pressures.