Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban defied a long-standing taboo by inviting Alternative for Germany (AfD) co-leader Alice Weidel for an official meeting in Budapest. Despite the AfD's political isolation both in Germany and across Europe,

AfD candidate for chancellor Alice Weidel's visit to Hungary marks the first time Orban has hosted a politician from the far-right German party.

Emboldened by his 'dear friend' US President Donald Trump's return to power, Hungary's nationalist leader has vowed to 'occupy Brussels' by bringing together far-right parties in the European Parliament.