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Orban EU presidency already dividing opinion - Hungary PM wants to 'take over' EU, MEPs sceptical of his ability to lead bloc

Orban EU presidency already dividing opinion - Hungary PM wants to 'take over' EU, MEPs sceptical of his ability to lead bloc

Hungary will hold the rotating presidency of the Council of the EU in the second half of 2024, putting Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in formal charge of the EU’s policy-making process for six months. While certain EU politicians are confident about the bloc’s future but view Hungary’

What Macron's EU presidency means for Central and Eastern Europe - CET analysis

What Macron's EU presidency means for Central and Eastern Europe - CET analysis

French President Emmanuel Macron’s tenure as EU President is already looking historic for Europe, only two months in. Macron promised that the rule of law mechanism would be introduced during his six-month term, pledging “a presidency that promotes values which define us”, and has been at least partly vindicated