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A map of Hungary in 1848 is at the centre of the 'historical carpet' (Photo: Valentina Pop)

Hungary heading for fresh EU controversy with 'history carpet'

The Hungarian EU presidency is steering into a fresh controversy with the installation of a 'history carpet' featuring a map of the Habsburg empire in the Justus Lipsius building where ministers and leaders from all 27 member states meet during summits.

Intended to be a "historical timeline" of Hungarian symbols and images, the 202 square-metre long carpet rolled out on the floor of the Council of the European Union building is likely to spark fresh controversies about the nationalisti...

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A map of Hungary in 1848 is at the centre of the 'historical carpet' (Photo: Valentina Pop)

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