News in Brief PM Orbán sends letter of condolences to French President following church attack in Nice Oct 30, 2020 Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has sent a letter of condolences to French President Emmanuel Macron after a suspected terrorist attack left three people dead at a church in Nice.
News in Brief Justice Minister says PM Orbán is a leader with a "vision for Europe" Dec 05, 2019 Justice Minister Judit Varga said the prime minister, along with French President Emmanuel Macron, have a vision for the continent and can do their part in its realization.
News in Brief PM Orbán calls for unity and cooperation between eastern and western EU member states Oct 14, 2019 During a meeting between PM Orbán and President Macron in Paris on Friday, the Prime Minister called for unity and cooperation between the eastern and western member states of the European Union.
Speeches and Remarks Statement by Viktor Orbán before his talks with President of France Emmanuel Macron Oct 14, 2019 11 October 2019, Paris
Blog PM Orbán at the Élysée: ‘Hungary’s contribution to European security shows solidarity in a different way’ Oct 11, 2019 - Zoltán Kovács Prior to his meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, Prime Minister Orbán said that despite areas of disagreement, there are also areas of agreement in which the two countries can work towards unity and a stronger Europe, including border security and a common EU military force.
News in Brief PM Orbán to meet French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Friday Oct 08, 2019 The two leaders will meet in the Elysee Palace for a working lunch at 2pm local time on Friday to discuss issues relating to the European Union.
Blog Smoky backroom deals in Berlin, Paris and Brussels Jul 01, 2019 - Zoltán Kovács It was supposed to be a thing of the past. So-called powerbrokers, self-appointed and unaccountable, conspiring furtively by telephone and in secret meetings to cut deals to dole out positions of power with a cynical disregard for the will of the voters.
News in Brief V4 hold meeting with President Macron in Brussels Jul 01, 2019 PM Orbán was joined by Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis, Slovak Prime Minister Peter Pellegrini and Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawieczki.
News in Brief Hungarian fighter secures win in New York Jun 17, 2019 Adam Borics took down Aaron Pico with a virtuoso flying-knee KO to win the Bellator 222 Gala in New York.
News in Brief PM Orbán welcomes Emmanuel Macron's proposal to start discussions on reforming the EU Mar 06, 2019 "This could mark the beginning of a serious European debate... In the details, of course, we have differences of views, but far more important than these differing opinions is that this initiative will be a good start to a serious and constructive dialogue on the future of Europe," PM Orbán said
News in Brief Prime Minister Government Spokesperson says the gap between Western elites and electors has grown spectacularly recently Oct 02, 2018 Zoltán Kovács said Western liberals, left-wing groups and politicians have lost touch with members of the public who are compelled to face mass migration and deteriorating public security. “They take the view that it is time for a change,” he said
Blog What’s wrong with the Swedes? Aug 31, 2018 - Zoltán Kovács Why are these senior Swedish figures portraying Hungary as Europe’s bogeyman, spreading falsehoods and distorting facts about our government’s policies on migration?
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán holds talks with French President Emmanuel Macron during summit of the EU and Western Balkans May 17, 2018 The prime minister also discussed topical European affairs at bilateral talks with leaders of three conservative parties that are members of the European People’s Party (EPP)
News in Brief Prime Minister French President Emmanuel Macron leads second wave of world leaders to congratulate PM Orbán on election win Apr 17, 2018 French President Emmanuel Macron has led a second wave of world leaders to congratulate Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on his election win.
Blog POLITICO: “Orbán wins the migration argument” Sep 15, 2017 - Zoltán Kovács In an article published this morning, “Orbán wins the migration argument,” POLITICO Europe writes: “Suddenly most EU leaders echo the Hungarian prime minister.”
Blog These Western leaders are beginning to sound like PM Orbán on migration Sep 05, 2017 - Zoltán Kovács Recently, following his meeting with Irish PM Leo Varadkar Canadian Premier Justin Trudeau ‘sounded the alarm’ on the growing number of immigrants entering Canada. Although “Canada is an opening and welcoming society,” Prime Minister Trudeau said, “we are also a country of laws” and “there are rigorous immigration and customs rules that will be followed. Make no mistake”.
News in Brief PM Orbán: Government's accomplishments at stake in 2018 general election Sep 04, 2017 PM Orbán spoke about a changing world order at the 16th annual Civic Picnic in Kötcse, in southwestern Hungary
News in Brief Hungary's foreign minister says the country opposes the double standards set forth by the European Commission Sep 01, 2017 "We reject that the European Union should apply double standards in relation to anyone; we are regrettably observing that the European Commission is applying double standards in relation to Poland very intensively. This is unacceptable," Minister Szijjártó said
News in Brief French President Emmanuel Macron was not scheduled to visit Hungary in August, says press chief Aug 24, 2017 An official meeting between the V4 group and France could take place before the year is out
News in Brief Hungary and France build relations and start a dialog Jun 27, 2017 Government Spokesperson Zoltán Kovács met with French President Emmanuel Macron’s advisors in Paris to help build bridges between the two nations
News in Brief PM Orbán: EU member states agree to strengthen EU defense capabilities Jun 26, 2017 Meanwhile, French President Emmanuel Macron and the Visegrád Four leaders agreed that cooperation between the V4 countries and France should be based on mutual respect
News in Brief PM Orbán on "new boy" Macron: 'That isn’t how we do things around here' Jun 23, 2017 “Macron’s introduction isn’t too encouraging; he thought the best way to show friendship was to immediately stampede into central European countries. This isn’t how we do things around here, but he’ll soon get to know his way around,” the prime minister said
News in Brief Hungary congratulates Macron May 08, 2017 Hungary considers France an important ally and partner, and expressed trust that the two countries’ thriving relationships can be further enriched in the coming years