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Hungarian prime minster Viktor Orbán travelled to Moscow to meet with Putin earlier this month, prompting condemnation from EU leaders, institutions and civil society. (Photo: kremlin.ru)

Von der Leyen boycotts Orbán's EU presidency

The European Commission has announced it will boycott the Hungarian presidency over Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán controversial trips to Moscow and Beijing.

“In light of recent developments marking the start of the Hungarian presidency, the president [Ursula von der Leyen] has decided that the EU commission will be represented at senior civil servant l...

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