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VICTOR ORBAN - former prime minister of Hungary gives three criteria for enlargement to be a success. (Photo: the Hungarian government)

EU could become 'disappointment' for Hungary

Staying out of the EU is no option, says former prime minister of Hungary Viktor Orban while warning the "EU could become a big disappointment" for Hungary.

In an interview published by Austrian paper, Die Presse, Mr Orban calls for three criteria to be fulfilled. These should be, support for small enterprises, extended credits to farmers and a rise in average incomes in Hungary if enlargement is to become a success.

"I am not anti-EU", Mr Orban says, adding that Hungary has a ch...

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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.

VICTOR ORBAN - former prime minister of Hungary gives three criteria for enlargement to be a success. (Photo: the Hungarian government)

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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.

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