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Orbán Vows to Block Ukraine's EU Bid Amid LGBTQ Crackdown

6/4/2025

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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has pledged to thwart Ukraine's EU membership, expressing worries about Hungary's interests and economic repercussions. He slammed Brussels' red tape and launched a government survey on the matter. In a separate move, Hungary's authorities have banned the Pride parade, intensifying the clash over LGBTQ rights and freedom of expression as elections loom.

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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has pledged to thwart Ukraine's EU membership, expressing worries about Hungary's interests and economic repercussions. He slammed Brussels' red tape and launched a government survey on the matter. In a separate move, Hungary's authorities have banned the Pride parade, intensifying the clash over LGBTQ rights and freedom of expression as elections loom.