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Viktor Orban became Prime Minister of Hungary again in 2010. after holding that position from 1998 to 2002. The President of the center-right party Fidesz-Hungarian Civic Alliance is undoubtedly one of the most controversial leaders In the European Union. Critics have attacked him on many fronts, including the constitutional reforms he pushed through since his return to power, which tend to give the executive branch exorbitant political weight. He also tried to seize control of the media and judiciary, and sought to please the ultra-nationalist voters from Jobbik (an ultra-right wing party that won 17% of the votes In the last legislative election) by freely using xenophobic rhetoric. In this exceptional interview, the strong man of Budapest calmly answers these criticisms, defending his actions point by point and wielding his popularity as justification. As controversial as he is in Europe, he's still the overwhelming favorite in the upcoming legislative elections in April. Adapted from the source document.