Hungary's PM, Viktor Orban, strains EU relations over LGBT rights, free movement, and Russia stance, leading to an EU summit relocation.

Hungary's Prime Minister, Viktor Orban, has strained relations with the European Union (EU) due to his hostility towards the majority of EU member countries' views on issues such as LGBT rights, free movement, and action against Russia. This has led to the relocation of an EU summit from Budapest to Brussels to avoid escalating tensions within the union. Orban's close relationship with Russia has made him a critical player in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, but his efforts to obstruct aid to Ukraine and avoid sanctions against Moscow have caused friction.

August 29, 2024
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