Trump sets sanctions conditions for NATO, pressing trade realignment
The demands mark a new phase in the Trump administration’s strategy to use trade as a tool for geopolitical leverage.
Hungary
Hungary, a landlocked nation in Central Europe, is a member of the E.U., NATO, and the U.N. The nation has been criticized by the E.U. and international bodies for its trend toward authoritarianism, with concerns over the rule of law, media freedom, and judicial independence. Its focus is on national sovereignty and maintaining relations with both Western and Eastern powers, including Russia and China, and its economy is well-integrated with the E.U., focused on manufacturing and services.
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