BRUSSELS and BUDAPEST - Budgetary problems, a slow transition between governments and a general lack of transparency are hampering Hungary's preparations for its first-ever term as the EU's rotating presidency. According to a report by the HVG weekly, none of the country's political heavyweights are showing much interest in the upcoming EU enterprise, just six months before Hungary is to take over as chair of the 27 EU governments.
According to government and Fidesz party sources appro...
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Already a member? Login hereAndrew Rettman is EUobserver's Foreign Affairs Editor. He has been writing about foreign and security affairs for EUobserver since 2005. He is Polish but grew up in the UK. He has also written for The Guardian, The Telegraph, and The Times of London.
Andrew Rettman is EUobserver's Foreign Affairs Editor. He has been writing about foreign and security affairs for EUobserver since 2005. He is Polish but grew up in the UK. He has also written for The Guardian, The Telegraph, and The Times of London.