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Orbán Vetoes Costa's EU Role, Creating Leadership Challenge

First article: 25 mar. 2026, 10:07 | Last update: 25 mar. 2026, 10:07 | 1 source | 1 article

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Viktor Orbán's veto of António Costa's potential appointment to a high-ranking EU role has thrown the European Union's leadership selection process into disarray. Costa, the former Prime Minister of Portugal, was seen as a strong contender for a key position, but Orbán's opposition has stalled the process. The reasons behind the veto remain somewhat unclear, though it highlights the ongoing tensions and divisions within the EU regarding policy direction and leadership.

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Euronews 25 mar. 2026, 10:07 (2 hours ago)

In Orbán's 'unacceptable' veto, António Costa finds his biggest challenge yet

With his "unacceptable" veto on the €90 billion loan to Ukraine, Viktor Orbán is not only defying his fellow leaders. He is also directly challenging António Costa's authority and credibility as European Council president.

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