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Manfred Weber: EPP Leader Challenges EU Veto Power Amid Ukraine Aid Standoff

July 11, 2026Сергей Рязанцев1 мин

Hungary's recent obstruction of a vital aid package for Ukraine has starkly highlighted the European Union's vulnerability, a direct consequence of its unanimity rule for critical decisions. This systemic flaw has drawn sharp criticism from Manfred Weber, a prominent CSU European politician and the current head of the European People's Party (EPP).

Weber argues that the continued existence of such a veto power risks transforming the EU into a mere 'pawn' or 'plaything' for larger global powers. He warns that this undermines the bloc's autonomy and strategic influence, preventing it from acting decisively and effectively on the international stage.