Orban's Governance Model: The Driving Force of His Popularity
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Orban's Governance Model: The Driving Force of His Popularity

Al Jazeera  

The article explores the appeal of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, focusing on his governance model rather than geopolitical pursuits. It highlights how Orban's embrace of Russia and China has resonated with Eastern European countries seeking alternative pathways to the EU. The article also explores the impact of the EU's financial aid cuts on Hungary and the upcoming national elections in 2026.

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Orban's Surprise Trip to Georgia: A Clash of EU Unity
2 months, 1 week ago

Orban's Surprise Trip to Georgia: A Clash of EU Unity

Associated Press  

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's visit to Georgia to address the disputed election outcome has sparked controversy within the European Union. Orban's trip, which took place despite the bloc's displeasure with the claimed election rigging, has further strained relations between the member states.

Italy says Russia or China could gain influence in Western Balkans if EU dream fails
4 months ago

Italy says Russia or China could gain influence in Western Balkans if EU dream fails

The Independent  

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Having Orbán in charge of EU’s presidency raises key question: Is Hungary for or against the EU?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Having Orbán in charge of EU’s presidency raises key question: Is Hungary for or against the EU?

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The European Union traditionally ends its summer slumber in the dying days of August with an informal meeting of its foreign affairs ministers in a political equivalent of a fireside chat. But with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s Hungary holding the presidency of the 27-nation bloc, vacation has already been turned into one long firebrand’s shout. When China is …

Hungary’s nationalist leader warns of EU's demise, backs Trump in anti-Western speech
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Hungary’s nationalist leader warns of EU's demise, backs Trump in anti-Western speech

Associated Press  

BAILE TUSNAD, Romania — Hungary’s nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said on Saturday that the European Union was sliding toward oblivion in a rambling anti-Western speech in which he warned of a new, Asia-oriented “world order” while throwing his support for Donald Trump’s U.S. presidential bid. AP AUDIO: Hungary’s nationalist leader warns of EU’s demise and backs Trump in anti-Western …

Hungary’s nationalist leader warns of EU’s demise and backs Trump in anti-Western speech
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Hungary’s nationalist leader warns of EU’s demise and backs Trump in anti-Western speech

LA Times  

Hungary’s nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said Saturday that the European Union was sliding toward oblivion, in a rambling anti-Western speech in which he backed Donald Trump’s U.S. presidential bid. Ukraine will revert to the position of a buffer state,” he said, adding that international security guarantees “will be enshrined in an agreement between the U.S. and Russia.” Throughout Russia’s …

Hungary’s Orbán faces backlash over his rogue ‘peace mission’ meetings with Western adversaries
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Hungary’s Orbán faces backlash over his rogue ‘peace mission’ meetings with Western adversaries

Associated Press  

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has made a Trumpian vow to “Make Europe Great Again” during his country’s six-month presidency of the European Union. in reality is abusing the EU presidency and hijacking it for his own purposes.” Péter Krekó, an analyst with the Budapest-based think tank Political Capital, said that Hungary’s rotating presidency has thus far …

Hungary’s Orban faces backlash over his rogue ‘peace mission’ meetings with Western adversaries
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Hungary’s Orban faces backlash over his rogue ‘peace mission’ meetings with Western adversaries

LA Times  

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has made a Trumpian vow to “Make Europe Great Again” during his country’s six-month presidency of the European Union. The EU’s longest-serving leader — who has endorsed former President Trump and is known as having the warmest relations with Vladimir Putin in the bloc — wrapped up a NATO summit in Washington on Thursday before …

Hungary PM Viktor Orbán's rightwing coalition surpasses quota to be recognised as EU parliamentary group
6 months ago

Hungary PM Viktor Orbán's rightwing coalition surpasses quota to be recognised as EU parliamentary group

Firstpost  

What makes the rise of the coalition concerning for the West is the fact that the group plans to end European support for Ukraine’s defence against Russia’s invasion Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s rightwing political movement has attracted enough parties to achieve recognition from the European Union parliament. On Saturday, the Danish People’s Party and the Flemish nationalist pro-independence Vlaams …

North Macedonia’s parliament approves a new center-right government after May’s election
6 months, 2 weeks ago

North Macedonia’s parliament approves a new center-right government after May’s election

Associated Press  

SKOPJE, North Macedonia — North Macedonia’s center-right leader secured parliamentary approval to lead a new coalition government in a vote late Sunday. However, VMRO-DPMNE’s questioning of key agreements with neighboring Bulgaria and Greece — both which can block North Macedonia’s accession — could put the brakes on the EU project, said political analyst Petar Arsovski. North Macedonia’s new President Gordana …

For Trump it’s MAGA, but Hungary’s Orbán is going MEGA at the European Union’s helm
6 months, 3 weeks ago

For Trump it’s MAGA, but Hungary’s Orbán is going MEGA at the European Union’s helm

LA Times  

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, left, is greeted by Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán during a meeting at an EU summit in Brussels on Monday. Hungary’s populist government announced on Tuesday that its upcoming presidency of the European Union will be held under the motto “Make Europe Great Again,” but played down any parallels with Donald Trump’s MAGA …

Hungary’s Orbán shows weakest performance in EU elections in 20 years, opening path to pro-EU rival
7 months ago

Hungary’s Orbán shows weakest performance in EU elections in 20 years, opening path to pro-EU rival

Associated Press  

BUDAPEST, Hungary — The day after Hungarians voted in the European Parliament elections, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s government declared a big win, but missing from the victory speeches was an acknowledgement that it was his party’s worst performance in an EU election since Hungary joined the bloc 20 years ago. The lackluster showing can largely be attributed to the emergence …

Orbán’s party takes most votes in Hungary’s EU election, but new challenger scores big win
7 months ago

Orbán’s party takes most votes in Hungary’s EU election, but new challenger scores big win

Associated Press  

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s nationalist party took the most votes in Sunday’s European Parliament elections but sharply underperformed its past dominance in a race that pitted the long-serving leader against a new challenger that has upended Orbán’s grip on Hungarian politics. With 85% of votes counted, Orbán’s Fidesz party had 44% of the vote, enough to …

Hungarians elect EU representatives in an election seen as a referendum on Orbán's popularity
7 months ago

Hungarians elect EU representatives in an election seen as a referendum on Orbán's popularity

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Voters began casting their ballots …

Hoping to deal a blow to Hungary’s Orbán, challenger holds mass demonstration on eve of EU election
7 months ago

Hoping to deal a blow to Hungary’s Orbán, challenger holds mass demonstration on eve of EU election

Associated Press  

BUDAPEST, Hungary — A rising political newcomer hoping to deal a blow to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán mobilized tens of thousands of supporters in Budapest on Saturday in a final show of strength on the eve of a European Parliament election. In the blazing heat on Saturday, Magyar addressed the sprawling crowd that filled Budapest Heroes’ Square, saying that …

North Macedonia’s center-right leader given official mandate to form government after election win
7 months ago

North Macedonia’s center-right leader given official mandate to form government after election win

Associated Press  

SKOPJE, North Macedonia — North Macedonia’s president on Thursday formally asked center-right leader Hristijan Mickoski to form a new government following his victory in last month’s parliamentary elections. A coalition led by Mickoski’s VMRO-DPMNE party won just over 43% of the vote in t he May 8 elections, gaining 58 of parliament’s 120 seats, three short of the number needed …

Hungary’s five-time Prime Minister Orbán is facing a new serious contender in upcoming EU elections
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Hungary’s five-time Prime Minister Orbán is facing a new serious contender in upcoming EU elections

Associated Press  

BUDAPEST, Hungary — About three months ago, a scandal rocked five-time nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz party which prides itself on upholding family values and Christian conservatism. “Our offer is very simple: We must do something completely different in Hungary,” he said in the interview, adding that Hungarians were “fed up with the fact that there is an economic, …

North Macedonia’s new president seeks to sidestep disputes with EU neighbors
7 months, 4 weeks ago

North Macedonia’s new president seeks to sidestep disputes with EU neighbors

Associated Press  

SKOPJE, North Macedonia — European Union candidate North Macedonia sought Monday to calm disputes with EU neighbors Greece and Bulgaria that flared up following the landslide election victory of a conservative-backed coalition and president. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis called the remarks “illegal and unacceptable,” in an online post Monday, adding: “We declare categorically that we will not accept any …

Just one word could stop this country from joining the EU
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Just one word could stop this country from joining the EU

The Independent  

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Winner of North Macedonia’s parliamentary election to seek governing coalition partner
8 months ago

Winner of North Macedonia’s parliamentary election to seek governing coalition partner

Associated Press  

SKOPJE, North Macedonia — The head of a center-right 22-party coalition that emerged victorious in North Macedonia’s parliamentary election has fallen just short of gaining a parliamentary majority, leaving it reliant on entering a partnership with another party to form a government. The “Your Macedonia” coalition, led by the head of the VMRO-DPMNE party, Hristijan Mickoski, won just over 43% …

North Macedonia holds presidential and parliamentary elections Wednesday
8 months ago

North Macedonia holds presidential and parliamentary elections Wednesday

Associated Press  

SKOPJE, North Macedonia — Voters in Northern Macedonia go to the polls Wednesday for a double election — parliamentary and presidential — following a campaign in which the country’s aspirations to join the European Union have played a central role. The month-long campaign has focused on fighting corruption, improving the slugging economy and alleviating poverty, but the main hot-button issue …

North Macedonia holds presidential and parliamentary elections Wednesday
8 months ago

North Macedonia holds presidential and parliamentary elections Wednesday

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The month-long campaign has focused on fighting corruption, improving the slugging economy and alleviating poverty, …

Orbán challenger in Hungary mobilizes thousands at a rare demonstration in a government stronghold
8 months ago

Orbán challenger in Hungary mobilizes thousands at a rare demonstration in a government stronghold

Associated Press  

DEBRECEN, Hungary — A rising challenger to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán held what he called the largest countryside political demonstration in the country’s recent history on Sunday, the latest stop on his campaign tour that has mobilized thousands across Hungary’s rural heartland. Some 10,000 people gathered in Debrecen, Hungary’s second-largest city, in support of Péter Magyar, a political newcomer …

North Macedonia votes in presidential polls as EU membership bid looms
8 months, 2 weeks ago

North Macedonia votes in presidential polls as EU membership bid looms

Al Jazeera  

The vote is the first in a series of polls that could decide whether the diverse Balkan country will ever join the EU. Voting is under way in North Macedonia to elect a president ahead of an upcoming parliamentary election as the Balkan country continues to ponder its European Union membership bid. The 61-year-old incumbent President Stevo Pendarovski is a …

Challenger to Hungary’s Orbán announces new political alternative to tens of thousands of supporters
9 months ago

Challenger to Hungary’s Orbán announces new political alternative to tens of thousands of supporters

Associated Press  

BUDAPEST, Hungary — A rising challenger to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán mobilized tens of thousands of supporters in Hungary’s capital on Saturday, outlining a plan to unite the country and bring an end to the populist leader’s 14-year hold on power. At the center of the demonstration, the latest in a recent series of protests against Orbán’s right-wing nationalist …

Trump meets with Hungary’s leader, Viktor Orbán, continuing his embrace of autocrats
10 months ago

Trump meets with Hungary’s leader, Viktor Orbán, continuing his embrace of autocrats

Associated Press  

Former President Donald Trump met Friday with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, as the likely Republican presidential nominee continued his embrace of autocratic leaders who are part of a global pushback against democratic traditions. On Friday, Hungary’s Foreign Minister, Péter Szijjártó, posted from Palm Beach, hailing Trump’s “strength” and implying that the world would be more peaceful were he still …

Hungary’s Orbán faces a rare political crisis at home after president’s resignation
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Hungary’s Orbán faces a rare political crisis at home after president’s resignation

Associated Press  

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Hungary’s long-serving government of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán faces a rare political crisis after the president, a member of Orbán’s ruling party, resigned amid public anger over her pardoning of a man convicted in a child sexual abuse case. President Katalin Novák’s weekend resignation came after it was revealed that she issued a pardon in April 2023 …

Viktor Orbán’s anti-woke resistance has made him the ‘splinter under the fingernail’ of the EU
11 months, 1 week ago

Viktor Orbán’s anti-woke resistance has made him the ‘splinter under the fingernail’ of the EU

Associated Press  

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Hungary’s parliament will convene an emergency session on Monday to do something its western partners have waited for, often impatiently, for more than a year: to hold a vote, finally, on approving Sweden’s bid to join the NATO military alliance. Has railed against what he describes as “woke culture,” and in a speech at the Conservative Political …

EU chief says investment plan for Western Balkan candidate members will require reforms
1 year, 2 months ago

EU chief says investment plan for Western Balkan candidate members will require reforms

Associated Press  

SKOPJE, North Macedonia — The European Commission’s top official said Monday that a decade-long investment package for Western Balkan countries seeking to join the bloc could vastly improve the region’s economy but is conditioned on required reforms. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen discussed details of the 6 billion euro package during a visit to North Macedonia’s capital, Skopje, …

EU chief says investment plan for Western Balkan candidate members will require reforms
1 year, 2 months ago

EU chief says investment plan for Western Balkan candidate members will require reforms

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The European Commission’s top official …

Hungary’s Prime Minister Orban casts doubt on European Union accession talks for Ukraine
1 year, 3 months ago

Hungary’s Prime Minister Orban casts doubt on European Union accession talks for Ukraine

LA Times  

Prime Minister Viktor Orban delivers an address on the opening day of the Hungarian parliament’s autumn session in Budapest on Monday. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban cast doubt on the prospect of the European Union beginning negotiations any time soon for Ukraine to join the bloc, saying it was unrealistic to launch the accession process with a country that’s at …

Hungary’s Orbán to host Turkish, Serbian and other leaders alongside world track championships
1 year, 4 months ago

Hungary’s Orbán to host Turkish, Serbian and other leaders alongside world track championships

Associated Press  

BUDAPEST, Hungary — As millions of viewers around the world focus on Hungary while it hosts the year’s largest international sporting event, its nationalist prime minister will receive the leaders of Turkey, Serbia, Qatar and a host of Central Asian nations in a sign of the European country’s continuing drift toward the Eastern sphere of influence. In an interview Friday …

After years of delay, Western Balkans hope for progress on joining the EU — and financial support
1 year, 5 months ago

After years of delay, Western Balkans hope for progress on joining the EU — and financial support

Associated Press  

TIRANA, Albania — The leaders of several Western Balkan countries that want to join the European Union met informally Monday in Albania’s capital, Tirana, to prepare for a summit on their progress in preparing for future membership. Albania plans to host an Oct. 16 summit on the Berlin Process, an initiative from Germany and France to encourage the six Western …

Long-serving Montenegro president seeks re-election
1 year, 9 months ago

Long-serving Montenegro president seeks re-election

The Independent  

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Montenegro goes to the polls as president seeks re-election
1 year, 9 months ago

Montenegro goes to the polls as president seeks re-election

Al Jazeera  

If no presidential candidate secures more than 50 percent of votes, a second round of voting will take place next month. I am convinced of my superiority.” Djukanovic’s opponents include a leader of the staunchly pro-Serbia and pro-Russia Democratic Front party, Andrija Mandic, economist Jakov Milatovic of the newly formed Europe Now group, and former parliament speaker Aleksa Becic. Milatovic …

Serbia, Kosovo agree on how to implement EU plan, envoy says
1 year, 9 months ago

Serbia, Kosovo agree on how to implement EU plan, envoy says

Associated Press  

OHRID, North Macedonia — The leaders of Serbia and Kosovo have tentatively agreed on how to implement a European Union- Speaking at a news conference after nearly 12 hours of talks in the North Macedonian lakeside resort of Ohrid, Borrell told reporters that Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti " have reached an agreement on how …

Montenegro presidential vote seen as test of future policies
1 year, 9 months ago

Montenegro presidential vote seen as test of future policies

Associated Press  

PODGORICA, Montenegro — Montenegro is preparing to hold a presidential election this weekend, a vote taking place amid political deadlock that has stalled the small NATO member’s bid to join the European Union and questions about whether the Balkan country will align more closely with Serbia and Russia. Djukanovic’s opponents on Sunday include a leader of the staunchly pro-Serbia and …

Hungary pressures EU by delaying Finland, Sweden NATO vote
1 year, 9 months ago

Hungary pressures EU by delaying Finland, Sweden NATO vote

Associated Press  

BUDAPEST, Hungary — After Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, Sweden and Finland dropped their longstanding military neutrality and quickly signaled their intentions to join NATO, in a striking sign of how powerful Europe’s security fears had become in the shadow of Moscow’s war. Hungary’s hope, Hegedus said, “is that by playing with this postponement of the voting, they can …

Orban: EU lawmakers’ democracy declaration is a joke
2 years, 3 months ago

Orban: EU lawmakers’ democracy declaration is a joke

Associated Press  

BELGRADE, Serbia — Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban lashed out Friday over a European Parliament declaration that stated Hungary no longer could be considered a full democracy. Orban dismissed the resolution as “a joke.” In the declaration that passed 433- 123 with 28 abstentions on Thursday, European Union lawmakers said Hungary had become “a hybrid regime of electoral autocracy” under …

Embrace for Hungary’s Viktor Orban deepens among U.S. conservatives
2 years, 5 months ago

Embrace for Hungary’s Viktor Orban deepens among U.S. conservatives

LA Times  

When heads of state visit the U.S., the top item on their itinerary is usually a White House visit. A self-styled champion of what he describes as “illiberal democracy,” Orban has depicted himself as a defender of European Christendom against Muslim migrants, progressives and the “LGBTQ lobby.” While Orban’s party has backed technocratic initiatives that have captured the imagination of …

Embrace for Hungary’s Orban deepens among US conservatives
2 years, 5 months ago

Embrace for Hungary’s Orban deepens among US conservatives

Associated Press  

When heads of state visit the U.S., the top item on their itinerary is usually a White House visit. A self-styled champion of what he describes as “illiberal democracy,” Orban has depicted himself as a defender of European Christendom against Muslim migrants, progressives and the “LGBTQ lobby.” While Orban’s party has backed technocratic initiatives that have captured the imagination of …

Macedonians protest French proposals over rift with Bulgaria
2 years, 6 months ago

Macedonians protest French proposals over rift with Bulgaria

Associated Press  

SKOPJE, North Macedonia — Tens of thousands massed outside government offices late Saturday to protest a French proposal for solving North Macedonia’s dispute with Bulgaria that is blocking the country’s membership talks with the European Union. North Macedonia’s government has said the proposal is a “solid base.” But the main opposition center-right VMRO-DPMNE party rejects the proposition, arguing it favors …

Ukraine granted EU candidate status
2 years, 6 months ago

Ukraine granted EU candidate status

The Telegraph  

Albania’s progress towards membership has been blocked by EU member Bulgaria. Mr Rama said, “It is a disgrace that that one NATO country, Bulgaria, kidnaps two other NATO countries namely Albania and North Macedonia, in the midst of the hot war at the European backyards with 26 other countries sitting still, in a scary show of impotence," he said. Kosovan …

EXPLAINER: Western Balkans’ promised EU future still hazy
2 years, 6 months ago

EXPLAINER: Western Balkans’ promised EU future still hazy

Associated Press  

BELGRADE, Serbia — European Union leaders will seek to offer support this week to six Western Balkan countries that have long been knocking at the bloc’s doors, and now see the war in Ukraine raging not far from their borders amid fears Russia could turn its sights on their region. The two-day summit starting Thursday in Brussels is expected to …

Weary waiting for EU, Balkan trio boost regional integration
2 years, 7 months ago

Weary waiting for EU, Balkan trio boost regional integration

Associated Press  

SKOPJE, North Macedonia — Frustrated by their countries’ sluggish progress toward joining the European Union, three Western Balkan leaders moved Wednesday to further boost regional economic and labor integration. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, Prime Minister Edi Rama of Albania and Prime Minister Dimitar Kovachevski of North Macedonia signed deals on tax administration, tourism and cultural cooperation, and on mutual recognition …

Viktor Orban | The illiberal democrat
2 years, 9 months ago

Viktor Orban | The illiberal democrat

The Hindu  

As his party, Fidesz, cruised to a two-thirds majority in the parliamentary elections held on April 3, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, 59, even in his moment of triumph, couldn’t resist baiting the EU. Mr. Orban has explicitly spoken of the need to transform Hungary into an ‘illiberal democracy’, which would differ from a liberal one in three respects: one, …

Will Hungary’s Orban be the wedge Putin drives between Western allies?
2 years, 9 months ago

Will Hungary’s Orban be the wedge Putin drives between Western allies?

LA Times  

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban gives his first international news conference this week after his party won the parliamentary election. A little more than a week before Sunday’s vote, Orban was name-checked by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who, in a video-link address to European leaders, called on the Hungarian prime minister to visit the riverside memorial to World War II-era …

All you need to know about Viktor Orban’s election win against the United for Hungary alliance
2 years, 9 months ago

All you need to know about Viktor Orban’s election win against the United for Hungary alliance

The Hindu  

In an election underscored by the Russia-Ukraine crisis, Hungarian President Viktor Orban of the Fidesz Party declared victory on April 3 for the governing coalition led by his party against the six-party Opposition alliance United for Hungary, as the vote count was underway. Preliminary results with 98% of the national party list votes counted, indicated 53.1% votes in favour of …

Wins for pro-Putin leaders buttress autocracies in Europe
2 years, 9 months ago

Wins for pro-Putin leaders buttress autocracies in Europe

Associated Press  

BUDAPEST, Hungary — After two nationalist European strongmen won overwhelming victories in elections on Sunday, one of the first foreign leaders to congratulate both was not from a neighboring country or a regional ally. The parliamentary elections in Hungary and Serbia both brought landslide wins for the two countries’ longtime, pro-Putin leaders — Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and Serbian …

Hungary’s Orban popular at home, isolated abroad after win
2 years, 9 months ago

Hungary’s Orban popular at home, isolated abroad after win

Associated Press  

BUDAPEST, Hungary — As Hungary’s nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban prepares to continue his autocratic governance of Hungary for another four years, he faces a shattered opposition at home but an increasingly isolated position abroad, where his flouting of democratic standards and approach to the war in Ukraine has riled the European Union and other nations. On Sunday, as officials …

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