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US Vice President JD Vance has visited Budapest to support Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's re-election bid. The move is seen as an attempt to bolster Orbán's chances, despite independent polls suggesting his opponent Péter Magyar is likely to win.
US Vice President JD Vance visited Budapest to support Viktor Orbán's re-election. Vance's visit aims to boost Orbán's chances, despite polls suggesting Péter Magyar will win. Orbán's government has been criticized for its anti-Ukraine and anti-Brussels stance. The US sees Orbán's party as a model 'patriotic' party, but this overlooks Hungary's slow economic growth and friendly ties with China. Vance's visit is part of a larger effort by the US to influence the Hungarian election. The EU has also expressed concerns about security in light of the Iran war, with Commissioner Magnus Brunner urging national governments to protect critical infrastructure.
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