Hungary's Orban Sparks Controversy with Anti-EU Campaign Targeting von der Leyen
Hungary's ruling party, Fidesz, has unveiled billboards targeting European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen and Alex Soros, son of George Soros, in a campaign for the upcoming European parliamentary election. The billboards, which depict Von der Leyen alongside Soros, carry the slogan "Let's not dance to their tunes." Fidesz has faced criticism for its use of Soros in propaganda, with some viewing it as evidence of anti-Semitism. Similar billboards featuring Von der Leyen's predecessor, Jean-Claude Juncker, and Soros were taken down in 2019 after rebuke from Brussels. Hungary's stance on EU funds and its skepticism towards Ukraine's path to EU membership are expected to be key topics at the next EU summit.
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