Closer to France: Hungary and the EU after Chancellor Angela Merkel
Closer to France: Hungary and the EU after Chancellor Angela Merkel

Author(s): Veronika Jóźwiak
Subject(s): Politics, Economic policy, International relations/trade, Security and defense
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Hungary; France; EU; Angela Merkel; Germany; relations;
Summary/Abstract: The establishment of a new coalition government in Germany may give rise to greater involvement of the Hungarian government in bilateral relations with France and the French vision of the EU’s development. By working more closely with France, especially in European defence policy, Hungary can counterbalance its weak position in the Union stemming from disputes over the rule of law. At the same time, Hungary can pursue its political goals, such as establishing a new dialogue between the EU and Russia in the current political conditions.

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