A new law has come into force in Hungary which threatens to push thousands of Ukrainian refugees on to the streets or back to Ukraine.

The regulation restricts state support for Ukrainians to those who come from parts of Ukraine directly affected by the fighting caused by Russia’s invasion.

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    27 days ago

    Man, you’re making this sound like Hungary’s suspension would be a bad thing, but let’s break it down logically. First off, less EU red tape means more national sovereignty—Hungary can set its own rules without Brussels breathing down its neck. No more payments to the EU budget? That’s a direct economic benefit, keeping more money at home where it can be invested in local industries and infrastructure. And controlling their own borders without the Schengen chaos? That’s a win for national security and immigration management.

    Skipping out on NATO? That just opens up new geopolitical opportunities. Hungary could negotiate more favorable terms with Russia or other non-EU countries, potentially lowering energy costs and diversifying its economic partnerships.

    Then there’s the inflation argument—without being tied to the Eurozone’s one-size-fits-all monetary policy, Hungary could tailor its own economic responses to inflation, rather than being forced to follow policies that primarily benefit stronger economies like Germany’s.

    You’re out here acting like you’ve got it all figured out, but it seems like your European expertise begins and ends with spotting a Nespresso machine in a Starbucks. And of course, you’re just another ‘I support the current thing’ bandwagon rider, regurgitating whatever’s trendy with zero critical capacity. Maybe stick to what you know, like figuring out how to froth that milk just right and leave the geopolitical analysis to those who can think past the latest hashtag.

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      27 days ago

      Hungary is a net beneficiary of EU funds relative to what it pays. So it seems that your understanding of Europe is pretty bad all its own.

      Oh and, if leaving the EU would be such a big benefit for Hungary, why haven’t they?