He said the European economy is not competitive without EU enlargement, although many in Western Europe are opposed to the further expansion of the EU.

Regarding Ukraine’s late decision against signing a co-operation agreement with the EU, Orbán said it must be acknowledged that Ukraine has a different political culture, its society and economy are organised in a different way, “therefore if we want to co-operate with it ­which has failed now ­ we need more time, patience and mutual adjustment”.

Source: Hungary Around the Clock

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