BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán sought to contain the political fallout of a presidential pardon scandal during an annual state of the nation address on Saturday, his first public appearance since Hungary’s president, his ally, resigned a week ago. International news organizations, including The Associated Press, and Hungary’s independent media outlets were not permitted to attend the speech. Outside Hungary, Orbán has faced isolation over his obstruction of key decisions by his international allies. READ MORE: Hungary is the last holdout for Sweden’s NATO membership. But on Saturday, Orbán indicated that a vote on the matter could happen when Hungary’s legislature reconvenes on Feb. 26.

Source: Daily Nation February 18, 2024 05:47 UTC