Hungary and Germany have both rejected the European Commission’s proposed 2028-2034 spending plan, which includes over €100 billion in aid for Ukraine and potential EU accession funding.Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto criticized the plan as a ‘budget for Ukraine,’ warning it shifts resources away from cohesion policies and agricultural subsidies vital to Central Europe. He emphasized that the draft undermines EU food security by potentially forcing farmers out of business and increasing reliance on imports.Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban also denounced the proposal, claiming it could ‘destroy the EU’ and that its primary aim is to admit Ukraine.German Chancellor Friedrich Merz echoed these concerns, noting that Ukraine’s EU accession is unlikely before 2034, aligning with broader EU member states’ efforts to reduce national deficits. Meanwhile, Ukraine continues to view EU membership as a national priority, though countries like Hungary, Slovakia, and Poland remain opposed due to concerns about Ukraine’s readiness and financial impact on the bloc.