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2026-04-08 09:45:44
[US Vice President Criticizes EU Policies in Hungary] US Vice President Vance publicly criticized EU policies at a rally in Budapest, the Hungarian capital, on the 7th, and expressed his support for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's re-election. During the event, Vance called on the Hungarian people to resist "European bureaucracy" and criticized the EU leadership's handling of issues such as immigration, energy, and member state sovereignty. He praised Orbán's policies and encouraged Hungarian voters to actively participate in the parliamentary elections and "support Orbán." At the rally, Vance also spoke by phone with US President Donald Trump. Trump called Orbán a "great man" during the call. Hungary is scheduled to hold parliamentary elections on April 12. Orbán, who has been in power since 2010, will seek re-election. Observers generally believe this is the most challenging election Orbán has faced since taking office. (Xinhua)
