Top Orbán ally joins Chinese car giant BYD
Former Hungarian Foreign Minister Szijjártó has left parliament to take a position with the Chinese automaker BYD.
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Szijjártó, described as a top ally of Viktor Orbán, has resigned from parliament to join the Chinese car giant BYD. Coverage from Bloomberg, Politico, Euronews, and AP News emphasizes the transition of a former high-ranking government official to a corporate role.
AP News notes that the move has sparked backlash. Future developments may center on the reaction to Szijjártó's departure from parliament and his new role at the automaker.
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Quick answers
Who is joining BYD?
Former Hungarian Foreign Minister Szijjártó.
What position did Szijjártó leave to take this job?
He quit his position in parliament.
What is the reaction to this move?
According to AP News, the move has sparked backlash.
Coverage (5)
- Hungarian ex-foreign minister Szijjártó takes job with China's BYD Euronews.com · 6h ago
- China grows at one of lowest rates on record; Thames Water has funds to survive to year end The Guardian · 6h ago
- Hungary’s Ex-Foreign Minister Szijjarto Joins China’s BYD Bloomberg.com · 6h ago
- Hungary’s former foreign minister quits parliament for Chinese automaker BYD, sparking backlash AP News · 6h ago
- Top Orbán ally joins Chinese car giant BYD politico.eu · 6h ago
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