Hungarian Minister Turns Out to Be Best EU Informant Since Liepāja North Pier Storm Watchers

Finally revealed why EU meetings have always been so predictable - Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó has for years been like a live commentator, calling Sergey Lavrov during breaks and telling him what's happening. It's almost as professional as the storm watchers at Liepāja's North Pier who call their friends to report how big the waves are today.

The Washington Post reveals that "Moscow was essentially at the table" at every EU meeting. Well, that explains why they always knew what to do! While Riga is still thinking about what position to take, the Kremlin has already received a full report from their best informant. "Listen, Sergey, they're talking about sanctions now, but I don't think they'll figure anything out," could have been one of the calls.

Polish Minister Sikorski pointed the finger at Szijjártó, but the Hungarian immediately started talking about "fake news" and election interference. That's the classic "I didn't do anything" argument you usually hear when someone gets caught red-handed. Or in this case - with phone to ear.

Polish Prime Minister Tusk admitted he'd had suspicions for a long time: "That's why I only speak when absolutely necessary." Well, at least someone in the EU has figured out that you don't have to tell everything to everyone. But Szijjártó, it seems, is like that friend who always tells about the surprise party to exactly the person it's meant for.