Posted 2/17/2024, 10:54:33 PM
Orbán Seeks to Quell Crisis Over Hungary President's Resignation and Controversial Pardon
- Orbán addressed the nation and sought to contain the political crisis sparked by the resignation of Hungary's president over a pardon scandal.
- Orbán faces growing frustration from EU and NATO allies over his obstructionist conduct on the international stage.
- Public outrage erupted in Hungary over the president's pardon of a convict in a child sexual abuse case.
- Orbán's party has shown cracks and divisions, with 3 resignations from his inner circle over the scandal.
- Orbán indicated Hungary's parliament could vote soon on approving Sweden's NATO membership, moving towards resolving an 18-month impasse.