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Viktor Orbán Clashes with EU Over Ukraine and Immigration Policies

Hungary's Prime Minister faces criticism from EU leaders for his pro-Russia stance and controversial immigration proposals.

  • Ursula von der Leyen, European Commission President, criticized Viktor Orbán for his close ties with Russia and failure to support Ukraine.
  • Orbán has positioned himself as a key ally of Donald Trump, hoping for his reelection to bolster Hungary's influence.
  • The Hungarian leader's presidency of the EU Council has been marked by calls to reform EU policies on migration and economic competitiveness.
  • Orbán's controversial policies include easing visa rules for Russians and early releases for convicted traffickers, drawing criticism from EU officials.
  • The European Parliament session was contentious, with Orbán facing accusations of corruption and undermining democratic values.
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