{"id":7452,"date":"2026-04-07T16:39:28","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T16:39:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/baileyonlineclassroom.com\/europeandrussiablog\/?p=7452"},"modified":"2026-04-07T16:39:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T16:39:28","slug":"eu-will-find-ways-to-get-loan-to-ukraine-von-der-leyen-says","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/baileyonlineclassroom.com\/europeandrussiablog\/2026\/04\/07\/eu-will-find-ways-to-get-loan-to-ukraine-von-der-leyen-says\/","title":{"rendered":"EU will find ways to get loan to Ukraine, von der Leyen says"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/eu-will-find-ways-get-loan-ukraine-von-der-leyen-says-2026-03-20\">https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/eu-will-find-ways-get-loan-ukraine-von-der-leyen-says-2026-03-20<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The article explains that European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the European Union will find a way to deliver a \u20ac90 billion loan to Ukraine, even though Hungary is blocking the plan. At a summit in Brussels, EU leaders tried but failed to convince Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orb\u00e1n to lift his veto on the funding. The loan is considered critical for helping Ukraine continue its defense against Russia and support its economy during the ongoing war. Despite the disagreement, EU officials strongly criticized Hungary\u2019s position, with leaders calling it \u201cunacceptable\u201d and warning it damages trust within the EU. Because of the deadlock, the European Commission has been asked to explore alternative ways to provide the funding without Hungary\u2019s approval. Von der Leyen emphasized that the EU is committed to supporting Ukraine and said they will deliver the money \u201cone way or another.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This article is important because it shows both the EU\u2019s strong support for Ukraine and the internal divisions within the organization. While most EU countries agree on helping Ukraine, Hungary\u2019s veto highlights how one country can slow down major decisions. This could weaken the EU\u2019s unity and make it harder to respond quickly to global crises. At the same time, the EU\u2019s determination to find another solution shows how important Ukraine is to European security and stability. Overall, the situation shows how alliances can be complicated, especially when member countries have different political or economic interests.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The EU will likely explore alternative legal or financial methods to bypass Hungary\u2019s veto and deliver the loan. Hungary may continue blocking the aid to gain political leverage or push its own interests in negotiations. Ukraine will continue pushing for financial support and rely heavily on EU assistance to fund its defense and economy. Nations like Germany and France may increase pressure on Hungary or work together to maintain unity while still supporting Ukraine.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This connects to class topics like international organizations. The EU is an example of a supranational organization where member states must cooperate, but this situation shows how unanimous decision-making can create challenges. It also relates to collective action problems, since one country can block policies that most others support.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/eu-will-find-ways-get-loan-ukraine-von-der-leyen-says-2026-03-20 The article explains that European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the European Union will find a way to deliver a \u20ac90 billion loan to Ukraine, even though Hungary is blocking the plan. At a summit in Brussels, EU leaders tried but failed to convince Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orb\u00e1n to lift his veto on the funding. 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