Siklósi Péter

Siklósi Péter is the head researcher at the Külügyi Intézet (Institute for Foreign Affairs) in Hungary. He has recently gained attention for his analysis on the financial implications of Ukraine's potential membership in the European Union, estimating that it could cost the EU approximately 2.5 trillion euros over five years and burden Hungarian citizens with significant expenses. His insights highlight the complexities of EU expansion, particularly in the context of geopolitical tensions and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, suggesting that the integration of Ukraine could weaken the Union and potentially lead to its fragmentation, a scenario that would benefit Russian President Vladimir Putin.