'Would You Blame the Hungarians for 1956?': Von der Leyen Challenges Orban in Fiery European Parliament Exchange

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen launched a direct criticism of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban during a recent session in the European Parliament in Strasbourg. This confrontation occurred during the long-awaited presentation of Hungary's rotating presidency of the Council of the EU.

Despite the cordial gesture of a gentlemanly kiss on the hand from Orban prior to the meeting, von der Leyen did not hold back her frustration....