Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán cancels EU Presidency speech due to severe flooding in Hungary; debate postponed.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán canceled his speech at the European Parliament due to severe flooding in Hungary caused by Storm Boris. The debate was related to Hungary's controversial six-month rotating EU Presidency. European Parliament President Roberta Metsola expressed support for those impacted by the weather and agreed to postpone the debate. Hungary faces scrutiny over its ties with Russia and its stance on aiding Ukraine.

September 16, 2024
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