Viktor Orbán’s rightwing group hits quota for recognition by EU parliament
by Guardian staff and agencies from on (#6P1G9)
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Viktor Orban's rightwing political movement attracted enough parties on Saturday to achieve recognition from the European Union parliament in a boost for the Hungarian prime minister's self-styled effort to change European politics".
The nationalist and pro-Russia leader announced on 30 June his intention to form an EU parliamentary grouping called Patriots for Europe".
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