'End of an era': EU flag outside parliament signals shift in Hungary

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'End of an era': EU flag outside parliament signals shift in Hungary

Issued on: 09/05/2026 - 18:10Modified: 09/05/2026 - 18:15

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Hungary may be entering a new political phase as the European Union flag appeared alongside the national flag outside parliament, symbolising a potential shift in the country’s long-standing confrontation with Brussels. FRANCE 24 International Affairs Editor Shirley Sippon said the change comes after years in which Viktor Orban positioned Hungary as a key challenger within the EU, particularly on issues ranging from veto power to Ukraine policy and rule-of-law disputes.

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