This week, Orban pulled his Fidesz party from the biggest political group in the European Parliament, the European People's Party (EPP), avoiding an all-but-certain expulsion after changes to its internal rules.
ID’s influence doubtful, however, after falling short in aim to become third-biggest bloc.
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The European Commission has taken Hungary to court over a controversial new law that makes it illegal to give assistance to asylum seekers.