Taoiseach Simon Harris attends the European Political Community summit in Budapest, convened by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. The gathering includes leaders from 47 European nations and underscores growing anxieties in Ukraine regarding U.S. support following Donald Trump’s presidential victory. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is present, navigating strained relations with Orbán, who has openly criticized Western aid and sanctions related to the ongoing war. The summit also reflects potential political shifts in Germany, with Chancellor Olaf Scholz facing a critical confidence vote that might influence European dynamics.

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