News in Brief FM: Frans Timmermans must take responsibility for the migrant crisis May 10, 2019 “First Vice-President of the European Commission (EC) Frans Timmermans must take responsibility for the fact that over one and a half million illegal immigrants have come to Europe,” the Foreign Minister said
News in Brief Hungary in agreement with Italy on migrant crisis Dec 06, 2018 Hungary's FM said it should be made clear that if someone gets on a human smuggler’s boat in Africa, it does not automatically mean that he or she can get off in Europe
News in Brief Hungarian police catch 23 illegal entrants as 70,000 migrants head for Europe Oct 29, 2018 Hungary has 1,200 soldiers standing by, ready to be deployed along the border within 24 hours, and another 1,100 within 72 hours
News in Brief FM: A new world order is taking shape, bringing with it new security risks Sep 25, 2018 The foreign minister said the migration problem persisted because “Europe is still incapable of speaking straightforwardly about it or making it clear that only legal entry to Europe is allowed"
News in Brief Prime Minister Italy has Hungary's upmost respect over the migrant crisis Jul 16, 2018 The prime minister said the Hungarian government will not be participating in any kind of distribution of immigrants
News in Brief Hungary calls on EU to increase funding for Central Asia so they can protect their borders against migrants heading for Europe May 04, 2018 During an international conference on terrorism and curbing extremism in Tajikistan, Péter Szijjártó, minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, said it is no longer an exaggeration to declare that the security of Europe begins in Central Asia
News in Brief Hungary's FM: The government’s top priority is to ensure people’s right to safety Mar 20, 2018 “The Hungarian people have a right to live in security, so that they do not have to be afraid of terrorist attacks and so that they can protect themselves from the security risks of the emergence of parallel societies,” Minister Szijjártó said
News in Brief The Hungarian government will submit a 12-point proposal to the UN regarding draft package on migration Mar 02, 2018 Péter Szijjártó, minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, announced that he will submit the proposal to the head of the UN General Assembly during his opening address to an international conference focusing on the UN’s migration package in Budapest
Blog Prime Minister Guess who’s talking about “no-go zones” Feb 28, 2018 - Zoltán Kovács Remember that time back in the autumn of 2016 when the government of Hungary had the audacity to talk about “no-go zones”?
Blog How are NGOs supporting illegal migration? Part 2 Feb 28, 2018 - Zoltán Kovács Here are some examples of NGOs facilitating illegal migration in Hungary and Europe.
News in Brief Prime Minister Hungary and Austria agree on ways to tackle migrant crisis Jan 31, 2018 Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has said that migration poses the greatest threat to Europe’s future, which should be protected
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán says the EU must help refugees, but “we cannot help the world while destroying our own people” Jan 15, 2018 PM Orbán said that Syrians fleeing for their lives have the right to enter the first safe state they arrive in, but the EU “let them march into Europe, and suspended all our laws to allow this”
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán in Bild: We didn’t want migrants, you did - now accept the consequences Jan 11, 2018 - Zoltán Kovács “We didn’t want migrants, you did,” Prime Minister Orbán said in an interview published this week in the German daily Bild, adding that Germany and Angela Merkel’s infamous Wilkommenskultur were at the forefront of support for immigration. Prime Minister Orbán, however, has pushed for a different approach, insisting that the borders of Europe must be protected to preserve the freedoms achieved within the EU and that illegal immigration has a direct impact on security.
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán says Hungary is doing its part in the migrant crisis by protecting the EU’s Schengen border Jan 09, 2018 PM Orbán said he does not see those striving to enter the European Union as Muslim refugees but as economic migrants in search of a better life
News in Brief The EU must provide financial and logistical help to tackle migrant crisis, says former PM of Slovakia Dec 21, 2017 “Not everything that Orbán or Kaczynski say is foolish,” Mikuláš Dzurinda said. “I often feel that the European administration in Brussels interferes with the member states’ competence and that they are barely consulted"
News in Brief Hungary's chief security advisor says migrant crisis shows no signs of ending Dec 01, 2017 György Bakondi said more people are arriving from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sub-Saharan Africa, but are not fleeing war and are setting out for Europe in the hope of a better life because of economic problems in their homeland
News in Brief Migrant kicker camerawoman banned from Hungary's Parliament Nov 24, 2017 In a leaked video, Petra László could be seen arguing with György Szilágyi from the far-right Jobbik party after he refused to answer questions for pestisracok.hu
Blog The European Parliament has decided to carry out the Soros plan Nov 17, 2017 - Zoltán Kovács Hate to say we told you so, but that moment that Hungary has long been warning against has arrived. The European Parliament’s Civil Liberties Committee (LIBE) has approved a regulation that would introduce a mandatory migrant quota system without an upper limit on the number of migrants. If this regulation is enacted, the European Parliament has approved the permanent quota system and is carrying out the plan of billionaire financier George Soros, seemingly point by point.
News in Brief President Áder calls for EU to increase funding for Jordan's refugee crisis Nov 07, 2017 During talks with King Abdullah II, President Áder expressed appreciation for Jordan’s efforts to accommodate refugees as well as its fight against terrorism
News in Brief Hungary's stance on migration gains strength in the United States Nov 07, 2017 Hungary's chief security advisor said that the European Union has failed to find a solution to the migrant crisis over the course of two and a half years
News in Brief Hungary's FM warns EU to accept failure of migrant relocation quotas or face dissent Oct 09, 2017 Péter Szijjártó, minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, blasted the Western EU member states for praising the Commission’s migration policy despite failing to meet its requirements
News in Brief Hungary's new national consultation survey will contain 7 questions on immigration Sep 25, 2017 The survey will be distributed in October and will touch on the relocation of a million migrants as well as proposals on border closures. The survey can be filled out online or on paper and returned by post
News in Brief Prime Minister Hungary and Poland in agreement on the V4, immigration, security, Brexit and the economy Sep 25, 2017 PM Orbán made it clear that “we accept the decision of immigrant countries to become immigrant countries. We ask them to accept that we do not want to become one”
News in Brief PM Orbán says “Hungary will never be an immigrant country" Sep 19, 2017 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
News in Brief PM Orbán will travel to Warsaw on September 22 to meet with Poland's prime minister Sep 19, 2017 Hungary and Poland have a close relationship, and there are many pressing topics that could be on the agenda during the talks, from the migrant crisis to Ukraine's education law impacting minorities
News in Brief Visegrad Four will remain united throughout the migrant crisis, says foreign minister Sep 11, 2017 “We will continue to reject illegal migration and to fight against mandatory settlement quotas. We will not let them impose on us a failed and dangerous decision regarding the mandatory settlement quota," Hungary's foreign minister said
News in Brief PM Orbán holds talks with senate president of Jordan over bilateral relations and migrant crisis Sep 08, 2017 Both parties agreed that Jordan is instrumental in restoring peace and ensuring stability in the Middle East
News in Brief Migrant Crisis: Hungary says hotspots should be created on Libyan soil to vet asylum seekers before they reach Europe Jul 25, 2017 Hungary's foreign minister has called for the revival of an Austro-Italian initiative to get the EU to contribute to the protection of the southern Libyan borders
News in Brief Hungary will keep its Southern border standing to protect EU from terrorism Jul 19, 2017 Hungary will only give refugee status to those who have indeed fled countries where their lives were in danger. Hungary’s asylum regulations conform to the Geneva Conventions
News in Brief The way Brussels deals with migrant crisis is endangering the European people Jul 18, 2017 Hungary’s government proposes that the EU should scrap its mandatory migrant quota scheme, the foreign minister said, arguing that the EU is “unfit” to handle the migration crisis and only “aggravates” the situation
News in Brief Italy could open the floodgates for African migrants to head over to Europe Jul 12, 2017 Italy has threatened to close its ports to refugee rescue ships as it hits breaking point in the growing migrant crisis
News in Brief Hungary opposes EU plans to set up new asylum agency because it would simplify and accelerate migration Jul 10, 2017 Hungary’s southern border seal has fulfilled expectations and the pressure of migration has eased but this situation can change at any moment. Analysts in Germany have estimated that around 6.6 million people are ready to set off for Europe
News in Brief Austria follows Hungary's lead and blocks migrants at border Jul 05, 2017 Austrian soldiers have been sent to the Italian border to carry out checks on migrants
News in Brief Hungary meets with Latvia to discuss protecting Europe from migrant crisis Jun 30, 2017 Latvian members of Parliament signed and issued a declaration in support of Hungary after the European Commission launched infringement proceedings against several countries including Hungary because of their migration policies
News in Brief Migrant quota dispute against original spirit of the EU Jun 23, 2017 Zoltán Kovács said the dispute over migrant quotas was unsolvable and attempts to link cohesion funding to the issue were based on a false argument which misled public opinion
News in Brief European left-wing groups rallying to the cause of a convicted terrorist Jun 16, 2017 European left-wing groups have decided to side with Ahmed H. They are attempting to place him on a pedestal, and want to present him as the idealized refugee
News in Brief 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"
News in Brief Hungary is ready to battle it out with Brussels over Article 7 proceedings May 18, 2017 János Lázár, head of the Prime Minister’s Office, has said that the latest developments will only bring Hungarians closer together and ensure that Hungary will fight for its survival
News in Brief Hungary's border fence is "not electrified" May 15, 2017 Gyorgy Bakondi, chief security advisor to the Prime Minister, confirmed that the fence was not electrified and such a move had never even been considered
News in Brief NGOs are helping people smugglers ship migrants to Europe May 08, 2017 “People smugglers are getting migrants into Europe via the Mediterranean with the help of non-governmental organizations," György Bakondi said
News in Brief Hungary and Tunisia come together to help forge a more stable Middle East Apr 25, 2017 Both parties have signed a bilateral agreement on Interior Ministry and anti-terrorism cooperation according to which Hungary will be sharing its border control and border security experiences with Tunisia
News in Brief Italy has evidence that NGOs are helping people-smugglers ship migrants to Europe Apr 24, 2017 An Italian prosecutor says he has evidence that some of the charities saving migrants in the Mediterranean Sea are colluding with people-smugglers
News in Brief Migrant crisis is worsening along people-smuggling route in Balkans Apr 24, 2017 Traffic along the Balkan people-smuggling route has increased, according to Hungary's chief security advisor
News in Brief Left-wing organizations are trying to deny EU’s quota plan related to illegal immigration Apr 21, 2017 The government does not wish to let migrants either into Hungary, or into Europe because it takes the view that "this is not the future of the continent”
News in Brief Hungary says there are organized groups of migrants being sent to Europe Apr 20, 2017 György Bakondi, chief security advisor to the prime minister, said the way migrants are arriving in Europe shows patterns of organization
News in Brief Hungary says not enough is being done to protect EU from migrant crisis Apr 04, 2017 "There are more serious crises emerging and there have been no successful breakthroughs in resolving these issues despite the efforts of the European Union and the international community," Hungary's foreign minister said
Blog Dear New York Times Editors: You just don’t get it, do you? Mar 14, 2017 - Zoltán Kovács “Clearly, Mr. Orban is playing the European Union for a patsy,” the New York Times editors write in a piece published yesterday. “At what point will the union have the courage to take action against his policies?”
News in Brief Hungary extends national state of emergency in response to growing migrant crisis Mar 03, 2017 Hungary's state of emergency will run until September 7. The reason to keep it in place is that 800,000 people stuck in the Balkans are unable to return to Turkey
Blog Putting the rights of illegals before the rights of European citizens is “insane” Feb 28, 2017 - Zoltán Kovács Yesterday afternoon, Hungarian Minister of Justice Trócsányi and I were invited to defend the Orbán Government’s policy on migration before the European Parliament’s Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs.
News in Brief Hungary holds talks with Egypt on fighting terrorism and migrant crisis Feb 22, 2017 Minister Simicskó said there was no security in Europe without stability in Egypt, arguing that instability in that country would trigger the departure of about ten million migrants towards Europe
News in Brief Hungarian government to place new bill before Parliament to reintroduce restrictions on the freedom of movement Feb 08, 2017 János Lázár, the minister heading the Prime Minister’s Office, said that Hungary’s Strategic Cabinet has come to a decision on the amendment of the four acts required to reintroduce restrictions on the freedom of movement of migrants and the bill will soon be put before Parliament