Monday, March 30, 2020

EU to scrutinise 'unlimited powers' granted to PM Viktor Orbàn in Hungary

Hungary's parliament has endorsed a bill giving Prime Minister Viktor Orban "unlimited powers" he says he needs to fight COVID-19.

Hungary, an EU member state, outlines an indefinite state of emergency and jail terms of up to five years for anyone spreading "fake news."

The bill will further inflame tensions with the European Union, which last year started proceedings against the country with concern about the rule of law. 

Lucy Hough has more from Brussels. 

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