Czech Minister Dismisses Claims Hungary Shared EU Negotiation Details With Russia; Opposition Demands Investigation

Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka dismissed a report alleging Hungarian FM Szijjártó briefed Moscow on EU negotiation positions, characterizing it as 'politically motivated before elections.' Czech opposition condemned the claims as a serious breach of trust that could 'undermine EU unity and strengthen Russian influence' if confirmed. The allegations add to the pattern of Hungarian intelligence-sharing concerns within the EU and NATO, particularly sensitive given Czech hosting of NATO eastern flank assets.