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Suspicion of Espionage in Hungary

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Hungary might have told secrets to Russia. A newspaper from the USA reports this. The Foreign Minister of Hungary is Peter Szijjarto. He often talked with the Russian Foreign Minister Sergej Lawrow. These calls happened often during EU meetings. He might have shared secret details from the talks.

The EU Commission says: This is very dangerous. Countries in the EU must trust each other. Without trust, the EU cannot work well. The EU Commission now wants an answer from Hungary. Other politicians in Europe are also angry. The leader of Poland is Donald Tusk. He says: Hungary works like a spy for Russia.

There is an election in Hungary soon. The government of Viktor Orban says: The reports are not true. They call the reports lies propaganda. Orban says: Someone listened to his minister. This is an attack on the country Hungary. He wants to check the claims now. Many people in the EU are still very worried.

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Definitions

EU Commission
The EU Commission is like a government for the European Union. It suggests new laws and makes sure all countries follow the rules.
Propaganda
Propaganda is advertising for one view or policy. People often show facts wrongly or one-sidedly to change minds.

People

Peter Szijjarto
Peter Szijjarto is the Foreign Minister of Hungary. He looks after Hungary's relations with other countries.
Sergej Lawrow
Sergej Lawrow is the Foreign Minister of Russia. He speaks for the Russian government abroad.
Viktor Orban
Viktor Orban is the head of government in Hungary. He has led the country for many years.
Donald Tusk
Donald Tusk is the head of government in Poland. He is an important politician in Europe.

Locations

Hungary
Hungary is a country in the middle of Europe. It belongs to the European Union.
Russia
Russia is the largest country on Earth by area. It lies in Eastern Europe and North Asia.

Sources

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Die Zeit

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Der Standard

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ORF

Aus Brüssel nach Moskau: EU besorgt über Ungarns Russland-Kontakte

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Die Zeit

Zusammenarbeit mit Russland: Spionageverdacht gegen Orbans Regierung: EU reagiert

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Logo The Guardian
The Guardian

Orbán orders probe into ‘wiretapping’ of his foreign minister amid claims of Russia links – Europe live

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