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Opposition Loses In Emotive Election

January 2005 | Political Risk Analysis

A referendum to afford citizenship rights to 5mn Romanians living abroad, including 2.5mn in nearby European countries, has failed. BMI View: Having been strongly supported by his opposition Fidesz party, the result represents a damaging defeat for leader Viktor Orban.

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