Populist Hungary takes over the EU presidency on Monday (1 July), as the European Parliament divides power after elections.
Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán will take over Europe's symbolic throne for six months despite facing an EU sanctions procedure and frozen funds over his illiberal rule at home and despite cozying up to Russia with veto after veto ...
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Already a member? Login hereAndrew Rettman is EUobserver's foreign editor, writing about foreign and security issues since 2005. He is Polish, but grew up in the UK, and lives in Brussels. He has also written for The Guardian, The Times of London, and Intelligence Online.
Andrew Rettman is EUobserver's foreign editor, writing about foreign and security issues since 2005. He is Polish, but grew up in the UK, and lives in Brussels. He has also written for The Guardian, The Times of London, and Intelligence Online.