Partnerships should be reconsidered, because if a member is “forced” into such cooperation it might create great internal tension, which could even lead to “quitting as a realistic option”, Varga insisted, and referred to Brexit as an example.

The European Union is “an important asset” and Hungary’s membership cannot be questioned “for a moment”, Varga said, but added that “economic and political conditions” for that cooperation should not be neglected.

Republished with permission of Hungary Matters, MTI’s daily newsletter.

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