Former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán rallied behind Marine Le Pen as questions grow over the future leadership of France's National Rally. He declared that both his personal loyalty and that of his party remain firmly with the RN de facto leader.EPA/MARCIN OBARA POLAND OUT

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Former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán rallied behind Marine Le Pen as questions grow over the future leadership of France’s National Rally. He declared that both his personal loyalty and that of his party remain firmly with the RN de facto leader.

Asked about the future of the French Right during a press conference in Brussels, the ex Hungarian prime minister went out of his way to praise Le Pen, describing her as “a legend” and stressing that both his personal loyalty and that of Fidesz remained firmly with her.

“We consider Madame Le Pen a legend,” Orbán said.

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