Hungary canceled the planned Berlin trip from Foreign Minister Baerbock

Hungary canceled the planned Berlin trip from Foreign Minister Baerbock

Hungary canceled Baerbock trip at short notice: Effects on German-Hungarian relationships

Berlin-The journey of Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock to Budapest planned for Monday does not take place. The Hungarian side canceled the date of Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto with Baerbock at short notice, as the Federal Foreign Office confirms in the evening. The trip should be made up for later. The German side regretted the cancellation and emphasized the importance of a serious dialogue between the outer ministers.

Hungary had taken over the EU Presidency at the beginning of July and caused a sensation when Prime Minister Viktor Orban made a visit to Russia's President Vladimir Putin without consultation with EU partners. These solo proceeds endanger the unity and credibility of the European Union, as EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized. Orban's journey was also seen critically in Germany, especially since it acted as a representative of Hungary and not the EU.

The cancellation of the planned discussions between Baerbock and Szijjarto raises questions about future German-Hungarian relationships. Especially in times of political tensions within the EU, open and constructive communication between the member states is crucial. The short -term cancellation sends a clear signal on the existing disagreements and the need to solve them.

- Nag