The European Commission has asked the government of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to clarify allegations that sensitive European Union information was shared with Russia. The request follows reports that Hungary’s Foreign Minister, Péter Szijjártó, may have passed confidential details from EU meetings to Russian officials.
German officials have described the allegations as very serious, warning that such actions could undermine trust among EU member states. The concerns come amid broader tensions within the bloc over Hungary’s relationship with Russia and its stance on key foreign policy issues.
According to reports cited by European officials, Szijjártó is alleged to have briefed Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on discussions during EU meetings. The Hungarian government has denied the claims, with Szijjártó dismissing them as false and politically motivated.
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In response to the controversy, Prime Minister Orbán has ordered an investigation into what he described as possible unlawful surveillance linked to the leak claims. The development has further strained relations between Hungary and other EU members, as officials warn that trust and information sharing are central to the bloc’s decision-making.
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