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Viktor Orbán clashed with Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday morning.

Video. Orbán and von der Leyen clash in fiery parliamentary debate

Updated: 09/10/2024 - 13:26 GMT+2

The gloves were off as Viktor Orbán appeared before the European Parliament in Strasbourg and faced off with Ursula von der Leyen.

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