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News in English (USA) / 09.10.2024 / 18:00

Tensions Rise Between EU and Hungary Amidst Orbán's Pro-Russia Stance

In a heated session at the European Parliament, Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, launched a stark criticism of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán regarding his support for Russia and China, which she labeled a significant security risk for the EU. The confrontation intensified as EU lawmakers voiced their discontent with Orbán's perceived democratic backsliding and rogue diplomacy with Moscow. During Orbán's address, he faced interruptions from activists accusing him of 'selling out' Hungary to foreign powers, underscoring the fractious relationship between Hungary's government and EU officials. Despite Orbán's calls for a change in EU policies, particularly concerning migration and peace, the prevailing sentiment from the EU Parliament remained one of scorn towards his administration's recent actions.
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