The leader of Hungary lambasted his critics in the European Parliament on Tuesday, accusing them of insulting the honor of his country. Prime Minister Viktor Orban was speaking during debate over a vote to censure him for allegedly violating EU rules. On Wednesday, the body votes on that motion. From Budapest, the BBC’s Nick Thorpe explains this European rift.
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