Midday press briefing from 08/09/2026
Exterior views of the European Commission Berlaymont building
ANNOUNCEMENT - College agenda and press events
ANNOUNCEMENT - Today’s Council
SOVEREIGNTY - Maps / United States: Q&A
FOREIGN AFFAIRS / FUNDAMENTAL EU VALUES / PRESIDENT'S AGENDA / ENLARGEMENT - Funeral of Ratko Mladić / Upcoming visit of EC President von der Leyen to Western Balkans / Serbia: Q&A
Recorded cutaways
AGRICULTURE / COHESION - Czechia / Agrofert / Andrej Babiš: Q&A
BORDERS / COLLEGE MEMBERS AGENDA - Ceuta / Spain / Meetings between Commissioners Šuica and Brunner with Spanish Minister for Foreign Affairs Albares and with Ceuta Autonomous City President Vivas Lara: Q&A
DIGITAL SERVICES ACT (DSA) / CONSUMER PROTECTION - France / Social media ban / Children safety online: Q&A
FOREIGN AFFAIRS - West Bank / Israel / Settlements: Q&A
FOREIGN AFFAIRS / WAR IN UKRAINE - Peace negotiations: Q&A
FOREIGN AFFAIRS / WAR IN UKRAINE - Hungary / Russia diplomatic relations: Q&A
FOREIGN AFFAIRS - Tunisia: Q&A
Midday press briefing from 08/09/2026
FOREIGN AFFAIRS / WAR IN UKRAINE - Hungary / Russia diplomatic relations: Q&A
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So Hungary just expelled 10 Russian diplomats.
They didn't say it was because of spying, but there are signals that it could be the case.
Do you think this signals a policy shift in Hungary that is more aligned with the priorities of the European Union? Thank you for your question. We take note of Hungary's legitimate decision.
This is an expected reaction of Russia's persistent campaign in using hybrid attacks against the EU and its member states.
The European Union expresses its full solidarity with Hungary and reaffirms its support for the diplomatic and consular activities of all member states conducted in accordance with international law.
The European Union will continue to closely coordinate with Hungary and other member states and remains committed to protecting the interests and the rights of EU citizens.
Other questions to Christian. No other questions for us today. Yes, Daniel.
