European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen speaks during a news conference at the Conference on the Future of Europe and the release of its report with proposals for reform, in Strasbourg, France, May 9, 2022. Ludovic Marin / Pool via REUTERS
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday she had made progress in talks with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on a possible EU-wide ban on Russian fossil fuels.
"This evening's discussion with PM Viktor Orban was helpful to clarify issues related to sanctions and energy security", von der Leyen said in a tweet.
"We made progress, but further work is needed", she added.
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen pose for a picture during their meeting in Budapest, Hungary, May 9, 2022. Hungarian Prime Minister's Press Office/Viven Cher Benko/Handout via REUTERS
Von der Leyen said she would convene a video conference with other countries in the region to strengthen regional cooperation on oil infrastructure.
(Reporting by Bart Meijer; Editing by Chris Reese)
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban welcomes European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Budapest, Hungary, May 9, 2022. Hungarian Prime Minister's Press Office/Viven Cher Benko/Handout via REUTERS
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