Hungary takes over EU presidency after creation of new far-right alliance

BUDAPEST/VIENNA, July 1 (Xinhua) -- Hungary took over the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU) on Monday for six months, with its focus on enhancing EU competitiveness.

On Sunday, the day before Hungary started its EU presidency, Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced in Vienna the creation of "Patriots for Europe," a new far-right alliance, in the European Parliament.

He presented