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EU chief 'concerned' about Hungary virus emergency law

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Last Updated : Apr 02 2020 | 8:28 PM IST

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen expressed concern Thursday over a coronavirus emergency law in Hungary that has given nationalist premier Viktor Orban sweeping powers.

While saying EU countries may need extraordinary measures to tackle the pandemic, she added: "I am concerned that certain measures go too far -- and I'm particularly concerned with the situation in Hungary."

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First Published: Apr 02 2020 | 8:28 PM IST

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