Daily Memo: Philippine Elections, EU Chief’s Visit to Budapest

The European Commission president spoke with Hungary's prime minister about a possible Russian oil ban.

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New leader. Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the son of the late Philippine dictator, is poised to become the next president of the Philippines. As president, he’s expected to support strengthening ties with China, particularly on infrastructure projects. No deal. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban held talks in Budapest […]

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