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Prime Minister Orbán Assumes EU’s Rotating Presidency – In Pictures
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Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has officially taken over the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union for the next six months. The handover ceremony took place in Brussels during a meeting with Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo.
Following the meeting, Orbán and President Tamás Sulyok visited the Hungarian House building, which has recently been renovated and will serve as one of the main venues for the Hungarian presidency.
In addition to his meeting with De Croo, Orbán also met with Charles Michel, the President of the European Council, on the same day in Brussels. The leaders discussed various important issues concerning the European Union and its future direction.
The Hungarian presidency will focus on key priorities such as economic recovery, strengthening the EU’s competitiveness, and tackling climate change. Orbán expressed his commitment to working closely with other EU member states to achieve these goals during Hungary’s term at the helm of the Council.
Stay tuned for more updates on Hungary’s presidency of the Council of the European Union and the latest developments in European politics.