Hungary to take legal steps against critical EU ruling: PM Orban

Orban told state radio that he expected a "serious legal debate" about the decision.

Hungary to take legal steps against critical EU ruling: PM Orban
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Hungary's government will decide on Monday on legal steps it plans to take to challenge a European parliament ruling against the country for flouting democratic standards, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday.

Orban told state radio that he expected a "serious legal debate" about the decision.

The European Parliament voted on Wednesday to sanction Hungary for flouting EU rules on democracy, civil rights, and corruption.

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