Strasbourg: EU Affairs Minister János Bóka criticized the new European Commission for continuing a “policy of no change,” which he claims will lead to the “European Union’s slow agony” from an economic standpoint. Bóka’s comments come despite voters’ call for change in the recent European Parliament elections. He stated that Hungary, with its EU presidency, aims to be “the voice of change in the EU and keep the hope for change alive.”
According to About Hungary, Minister Bóka expressed concerns that the new Commission will continue to misinterpret relationships between European institutions and member states and use resources to exert political pressure on member states. He emphasized Hungary’s commitment to representing the interests of European citizens and called for a new political majority in Europe and its institutions.
Bóka noted that initial steps toward change have been taken, but more work is needed, and further conflicts may arise. Despite these challenges, he asserted Hungary’s resolve to not ba
ck down. He also acknowledged EC President Ursula von der Leyen’s announcement of the European competitiveness compass but criticized her management of the green transition over the past five years.
The minister revealed that he has arranged meetings with almost all new European Commission members to resolve common issues, including access to EU resources and the Erasmus and Horizon programs.
