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Hungary PM Viktor Orban faces EU backlash over new policies
Rightwing leader’s proposals for central bank, judiciary and data protection are undemocratic, say criticsHungary’s controversialrightwing leader, Viktor Orban, has come under strong attack for his “national revolution” policies widely seen as a campaign to entrench his power and suppress opposition. The Hungarian prime minister took the unusual step of travelling to Strasbourg to defend the new constitution he has rushed through before the European parliament, arguing he was leading “a very exciting process of renewal” in Hungary.
published date:Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:03:50 GMT