Hungary To Withdraw From Iraq

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The Hungarian parliament has failed to approve an extension to the deployment of its troops in Iraq. As a consequence, the country’s 300-strong military contingent will be withdrawn by end-2004. BMI View: The vote represents a major blow to the ruling Socialists’ policy of participation in the reconstruction and stabilisation of Iraq. While the impending return of Hungary’s soldiers may appease domestic opponents of their mission, we believe that the potential political and economic ramifications of their departure will cause the Hungarian authorities considerable