For a long time Germany was the leader of the EU’s eastern and central members. Those members have often been under Berlin’s protection within the block. Nevertheless, the escalation in Ukraine has already changed the leadership position of Germany, claimed some diplomats and EU officials
Reaching an agreement with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on oil ban and wider package of sanctions (link below to read) was fashioned by former Belgian prime minister and European Council President Charles Michel and the French presidency of the Council of the EU
Read about the European Council conclusions on Ukraine, 30 May 2022