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Hungary, which is heavily reliant on Russian oil and gas, says sanctions will adversely affect its economy.
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The EU chief has called for a ban on Russian oil imports by the end of 2022 over Moscow’s war in Ukraine.
The European Union is debating new proposals for sanctions, which could include a phased-in embargo on Russian oil.
The Hungarian strongman will have to adjust his government’s outlook, pundits on both sides of the fence say.
Orban’s Fidesz is on track to win a two-thirds majority in parliament, after campaign overshadowed by war in Ukraine.
Opposition parties unite to challenge Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who is hoping to extend his 12-year term.
Although Viktor Orban is facing his toughest election since 2010, polls suggest the incumbent will win.
Hungarians go to polls on April 3 to choose between ‘more autocratisation or re-democratisation’, analysts say.
An awkward alliance of six disparate parties seeks to defeat Orban’s governing Fidesz party in Hungary’s April 3 polls.
A Hungarian political activist uses satire to fight fears stirred up by ultra-nationalists in her country.
US president will seek to reaffirm ‘ironclad’ commitment to NATO allies, address fallout of Russia’s attack on Ukraine.
Tuesday’s ‘Peace March’ took place before next month’s parliamentary elections and amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Katalin Novak, a close ally of Prime Minister Viktor Orban, portrays her election as a victory for women.
