Watch: Could EU Kick Out Hungary? – It’s Possible

  • 15 Apr 2025 1:28 PM
Watch: Could EU Kick Out Hungary? – It’s Possible
Technically… no. But politically? There might be a way. From blocking Ukraine aid and sanctions on Russia, to diverging from core EU values on democracy and human rights, Hungary has become the EU’s most disruptive member. But can the EU really expel a country against its will?

This video breaks down how Hungary’s constant vetoes and democratic backsliding are pushing the EU to its limits — and it explores three bold options for what the EU could do next to Hungary.

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