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Hungarians rally in mass protest against bill allowing blacklisting of Orbán critics • May 18, 2025, 12:57 PM ET (AP)
Romania braces for crossroads presidential runoff viewed as a choice between East or West • May 16, 2025, 9:40 AM ET (AP)
Hungary targets critics with bill that would blacklist critical media and NGOs • May 14, 2025, 6:22 AM ET (AP)
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Also Known As Orbán Viktor
Born May 31, 1963 (age 61) • Hungary
Title / Office prime minister (2010-), Hungary • prime minister (1998-2002), Hungary
Founder Fidesz
Political Affiliation Fidesz

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