Rumors about a possible acceleration of Ukraine’s accession to the European Union are becoming increasingly frequent. Across the bloc, they trigger mixed reactions – ranging from enthusiasm to outright resistance. Among political leaders, the most vocal critic remains Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. In a recent sensational post targeting both Ukraine and the EU, he spoke of a supposed “secret plan” involving €800 billion ($949 billion) for Ukraine and an accession date as early as 2027.