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The indignant reactions multiply after a new skid of Viktor Orban. The Hungarian Prime Minister, known for his anti-migrant positions, went even further by stating: “We don’t want to be a mixed race that mixes with non-Europeans“. These remarks are considered inexcusable by Washington and they exacerbate tensions with Brussels.
the Prime Minister Hungarian Viktor Orbanknown for his radical positions on immigration, crossed a new red line by evoking his refusal to mix races. “We Hungarians are not a mixed race and we don’t want to become one.” His remarks, made in front of his supporters on Saturday July 23, aroused strong reactions. One of his closest advisers resigned with a bang.
The United States also condemns this speech, deemed anti-Semitic. Viktor Orban traveled to Vienna (Austria)Thursday, July 28. The Austrian Chancellor also expressed his disapproval, but the Hungarian Prime Minister persisted. European leaders are increasingly irritated by his positions. In the midst of the Ukrainian war, his attitude is considered conciliatory with Vladimir Putin. Re-elected widely in April last, but faced with economic difficulties, Viktor Orban look for above all to please its most conservative electorate.
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