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Watch: Brief Explainer on Hungarian Elections

• 1 Apr 2022 12:16 PM

Hungary's landmark elections are this Sunday, as crisis grips the continent. With an unprecedented six-party coalition forming to try and oust Viktor Orbán, the vote is sure to have a significant impact on the direction of the EU.

Source: Euronews


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