EU optimistic over approval of €90bn loan for Ukraine following Orbán defeat – Europe live

<p>EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas confirms she expects ‘some positive decisions tomorrow’ on the €90bn loan</p><p><strong>German foreign minister Joseph Wadephul also makes it very clear that he is relieved with the change of government in Hungary, calling it “a breath of fresh air” and a promise of hope for Ukraine.</strong></p><p>He urged Hungary to drop its “unusual blockade” for policies for Ukraine “as quickly as possible,” pointing to what he argued was a clear pro-European mandate from the electorate in Hungary (it’s a bit more complicated than that, though).</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/apr/21/eu-foreign-ministers-meet-to-discuss-ukraine-russia-and-the-middle-east-europe-live">Continue reading...</a>