Viktor Orban, Hungary’s prime minister, has few friends in the European Union. Earlier this year, the European Parliament said Hungary can no longer be considered a functioning democracy. Among the long list of concerns laid out by EU lawmakers is Hungary’s treatment of ethnic minorities. The Roma are the largest ethnic minority in Hungary. Now, one radio station is trying to break down the stereotypes and bust myths about this marginalized community. From Budapest, The World’s Europe correspondent Orla Barry reports.
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