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Orban Rejects Euro Adoption, Criticizes EU Funding Cuts
10/6/2025
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Story summary
- Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban opposes euro adoption, arguing the EU is disintegrating.
- He notes Hungary does not meet euro criteria and lacks a Denmark-like opt-out.
- Orban criticizes the EU for suspending funds over reforms.
- Opposition leader Peter Magyar backs unfreezing EU funds and euro adoption.
- Spring 2026 elections are set; Orban says the central bank's rate is excessive.
