Orban’s ‘pure Nazi’ speech triggers political earthquake
By DW
29 July 2022 |
10:21 am
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is not known for his restraint, but he may have finally gone too far with a speech railing against "mixed-race" populations. A close adviser has stepped down — and fallout continues.
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