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EUObserver wins ‘fake news’ award for reporting Hungary backing Catalan independence movement

PM Orbán says “Hungary will never be an immigrant country"

The prime minister categorized states as either “immigrant” or “non-immigrant countries” in terms of their approach to migration. He also spoke of Hungary's recovering economy and the rise in employment

PM Orbán: The government wants “a Hungarian Hungary and a European Europe”

POLITICO: “Orbán wins the migration argument”

“Nobody will admit it in this town, but yes, Orbán’s narrative is prevailing”

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Hungary's Foreign Minister in response to Angela Merkel: PM Orbán ordered the Hungarian authorities to uphold Schengen rules in all circumstances

Sep 05, 2017

Minister Szijjártó said it was an “honor” for Hungary that its efforts were mentioned during Germany's political debate and recognition that Germany was “finally aware of the efforts Hungary is making to fulfil its commitments to the bloc by protecting itself and Europe”

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Hungary and Baden-Württemberg are in full agreement over the protection of EU's borders

Jul 13, 2017

Péter Szijjártó, minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, held political talks with the German states' leaders on Wednesday in Stuttgart

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An Egg Without a Shell, a Country Without Borders

Jul 10, 2017 - Mária Schmidt

European history is a history of invasions

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Europeans want less EU on migration, poll says

Jun 27, 2017 - Zoltán Kovács

“European publics are quite critical of the EU’s handling of refugee issues,” according to the Pew Research Center’s recent public opinion study. “And they want their national governments to be the ones making decisions about the migration of non-EU citizens into their countries”

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Foreign minister says Martin Schulz should focus on his own failing party rather than criticizing Hungary

Jun 26, 2017

“Everything always reminds Schulz of the Hungarian prime minister, but he had better get to work on his own party after its three ignominious election defeats over the past few months,” Minister Szijjártó said

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Hungarian government strongly refutes Martin Schulz’s criticisms of Hungary’s stance on immigration

Jun 15, 2017

Hungary is currently engaged in litigation in relation to the EU migrant quota decision, with Slovakia, Poland and others on side. The quota scheme is “unfair, unlawful and impracticable"

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Holocaust denier Horst Mahler sent back to Germany

Jun 13, 2017

Mahler will be taken to his native country by plane from Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport today, Tuesday June 13, 2017

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V4 group's contribution to reunification of Germany recognized by monument in Berlin

Jun 12, 2017

The plaque - by Hans Joachim Albrecht, titled “Crouching figure straightening” - was erected at the central Berlin Wall memorial near the longest remaining section of the Wall

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Holocaust denier Horst Mahler will be extradited to Germany

Jun 07, 2017

The ruling to transport Mahler to Germany is now legally in force, the court said. According to international regulations, Hungary can keep Mahler in custody until June 16 and he will be released to Germany before that deadline

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Hungary welcomes German and Italian calls for EC to establish border protection mission in Libya

May 18, 2017

“The Hungarian government fully agrees with the proposal, especially in view of the fact that 42,500 illegal immigrants have arrived in Italy as of mid-April, and many more are expected to set out for the continent with the arrival of good weather," Hungary's foreign minister said

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Holocaust denier Horst Mahler arrested in Hungary

May 16, 2017

Hungarian police have confirmed that Mahler has been detained in Sopron and would most likely be returned to Germany

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Hungary maintains partnership with Russia

May 04, 2017

The close cooperation between the two countries are certainly good for feeding political rumors. But on what gas would Hungarian industry run today, what fuel would Hungarian households use for heating if the gas purchase agreement had expired at the end of 2015, Hungary's foreign minister said

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Hungary expresses deep regret that 'Soros lies' have been able to deceive the German government

Apr 06, 2017

Meanwhile, Deputy State Secretary Kristóf Altusz has summoned the temporary chargés d’affaires of the United States and Germany to discuss the act on higher education

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Syrian man wanted for murder arrested in Hungary

Mar 24, 2017

Hungary's police headquarters said officers checked the 25-year-old man's data, and it was established he was wanted in Germany for homicide, and was detained by the Gyula police force

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2017 is set to become Hungary's busiest year in foreign affairs

Jan 30, 2017

The year ahead will be “very active” in foreign affairs and will not be comparable to previous years, Hungary's minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade said

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Nearly 33,000 Hungarians living abroad receive pensions and benefits from Hungary

Jan 03, 2017

Most Hungarians get their pension sent over to Germany followed by Austria, Canada, the US, Sweden, Slovakia and Australia

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PM Orbán sends condolences to Germany following terrorist attack in Berlin

Dec 20, 2016

"I can assure you that my government condemns every form of terror and violence, and stands ready to cooperate with Germany in order to guarantee the safety of Europe and its citizens," PM Orbán said

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Chancellor Merkel’s call for a ban on the burqa and why it mattered to this week’s EU Council meeting

Dec 16, 2016 - Zoltán Kovács

At the party congress of the German CDU earlier this month, Chancellor Angela Merkel surprised some with her call to ban the burqa.

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The EU should worry over the rule of law in Hungary, says German official

Nov 08, 2016

Michael Roth, Germany's deputy foreign minister, said the EU must be concerned about the erosion of the rule of law in Hungary and should strengthen tools to safeguard liberal democracy

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‘Protecting European Freedom’: PM Orbán’s interview with Passauer Neue Presse

Oct 22, 2016 - Zoltán Kovács

Hungary’s stance on immigration has been labeled one of the “destroyers of Europe”, however these sentiments couldn’t be further from the truth. Hungary’s border policy does in fact protect European freedom.

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Interview with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in the newspaper Passauer Neue Presse [full text in English]

Oct 21, 2016

October 20, 2016

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Hungary passes 1956 Revolution declaration

Oct 18, 2016

A statement has been signed by four of the five official parliamentary parties on the 60th anniversary of Hungary’s anti-Soviet 1956 Revolution

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PM Orbán: 'Those who came illegally must be shipped out' then apply for asylum

Sep 22, 2016

The PM reiterated that the external borders of the EU must be strengthened to prevent a repeat of the 2015 flow of migrants

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Austria will take Hungary to court if they reject migrants

Sep 07, 2016

The rules of the Dublin agreement were breeched last year by other EU countries, the Hungarian government says as it continues to protect the security of its nation for its citizens

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Germans escape migrant crisis by relocating to Hungary

Aug 12, 2016

Hungary is becoming a safe haven for Europeans fleeing migrant hit nations in fear of terrorism, German media reports.

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Germany says Hungary is on the right path in migrant crisis

May 27, 2016

Germany’s Minister of Finance has said that not everything Hungary does in the refugee crisis is incorrect

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PM Orbán: Differences between Hungary and Germany on migration are now over

Apr 22, 2016 - Zoltán Kovács

“When I visit southern Germany, I always find time to visit Mr. Chancellor [Kohl],” said Prime Minister Viktor Orbán about his latest meeting with former Chancellor Helmut Kohl, adding that they discussed the future of Europe and bilateral relations between Germany and Hungary. Today, in his regular biweekly radio interview, the prime minister had several interesting things to say about both. A few things that may surprise you.

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Viktor Orbán and Helmut Kohl: Europe cannot be a new home to millions of people in need around the world

Apr 20, 2016

In a joint statement released after visiting the former German chancellor at his home in Germany on Tuesday, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and former Chancellor Helmut Kohl stated that Europe cannot be a new home to the millions of people in need around the world.

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PM Orbán and Chancellor Kohl, the ‘face of German-Hungarian friendship’

Apr 20, 2016 - Zoltán Kovács

Accepting former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl’s invitation, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, visited the former chancellor yesterday at his home in Oggersheim, Germany.

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It's not about institutions but about credible leaders

Apr 19, 2016

In Stuttgart on Tuesday Prime Minister Viktor Orbán met former Minister President of Baden-Württemberg Erwin Teufel. In their meeting they discussed the future of European Christian democracy and crisis situations in the European Union.