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Szijjarto's Sudden Absence Adds to Uncertainty Around Hungary's Post-Election Direction

The missing minister and his cancelled EU appearance have deepened questions about Budapest's diplomatic position and internal political pressure.

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  1. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced another tense round of questions from senators over the Iran war, military spending, and the legal basis for the conflict.
  2. The missing minister and his cancelled EU appearance have deepened questions about Budapest's diplomatic position and internal political pressure.
  3. EU officials travelled to Budapest for early talks with Hungary's incoming leadership after Viktor Orban's political defeat.
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