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The European Commission decided in 2023 to withhold billions of euros of funding for Hungary because of concerns about corruption, democratic backsliding and the erosion of the legal system under Mr. Orban.
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The European Commission withheld billions of euros of funding for Hungary because of concerns about corruption democratic backsliding and erosion of the legal system under Orban in 2023.
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- Claim Maker
- Edward Wong
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- News Article
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{ "date": "2023", "person": "Viktor Orban", "location": "Hungary", "organization": "European Commission" } - Subject Tags
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- February 20, 2026 at 2:10 AM (6 months ago)
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- February 20, 2026 at 2:10 AM (6 months ago)
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https://nytimes.com/2026/02/16/world/europe/rubio-hungary-elections-orban-trump.html
Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized President Trump's support for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban ahead of a closely contested election. Rubio praised the close ties between Trump and Orban, who has been criticized for weakening democracy. The article highlights the Trump administration's willingness to involve itself in foreign domestic politics.
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