Who is Viktor Orbán, Hungarian PM fighting to stay in power after 16 years?
Since 2010, Orbán has transformed Hungary into what the European Parliament has denounced as a "hybrid regime of electoral autocracy".
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"Orbán and his foreign minister left Europe long ago."
— Donald Tusk , Politician
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Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Donald Tusk is a Polish politician who has served as President of the European Council and Prime Minister of Poland.
JD Vance is a United States Senator from Ohio and a prominent figure in conservative politics.
Péter Magyar is the newly elected prime minister of Hungary.
Péter Szijjártó is the Hungarian Foreign Minister.
Viktor Orbán is the Prime Minister of Hungary, noted for his controversial political policies and influence in Central Europe.
Vladimir Putin is the President of Russia.
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Since 2010, Orbán has transformed Hungary into what the European Parliament has denounced as a "hybrid regime of electoral autocracy".
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