The European Council failed to adopt amendments to the EU's 2024-2027 multiannual budget providing for EUR 50 billion in aid to Ukraine during its meeting on December 14-15, as Hungary blocked the decision.
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The European Council failed to adopt amendments to the EU's 2024-2027 multiannual budget on December 14-15
Hungary blocked the decision to allocate EUR 50 billion in aid to Ukraine
EU leaders agreed to continue discussing the budget at a special summit in early 2024
Discussion on the €50 billion aid was extended by one month to avoid Viktor Orbán's veto
If an agreement is reached, Ukraine will receive aid from 27 EU states
If consensus cannot be reached, aid will be supported by only 26 states
EU summit on December 14-15 will address enlargement, with possibility of postponing decision until March due to lack of unity
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