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FM: Parliament is slated to decide on ratifying Sweden’s accession to NATO this autumn
The foreign minister said in an interview with TRT World that attempts to resolve disputes with Stockholm have failed so far.
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FM: NATO must not become party to the war in Ukraine
Minister Szijjártó told a press conference after an informal meeting with his NATO counterparts that the negative effects of the war in neighboring Ukraine affected Hungary more strongly.
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Three reasons why Hungary’s parliament is right to be hesitant about Sweden’s NATO admission
With Finland’s admission into NATO now secure, Sweden must face the music regarding its daunting attitude and former derogatory comments toward Hungary.
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Official: Hungarian MPs want reassurance before voting on Sweden’s NATO accession
Balázs Orbán said Hungary did not want to take a position in matters of Swedish domestic political affairs and expects the same from Sweden concerning Hungarian issues.
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Foreign Minister holds talks with British counterpart over war and NATO
The foreign minister said the war “impacts Hungary immediately and seriously”, adding that the number of Hungarian soldiers dying on the front lines was increasing.
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House Speaker: EU and NATO not taking steps towards peace in Ukraine
László Kövér urged a compromise that takes into consideration both Ukraine’s territorial integrity and Russia’s security expectations.
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FM: Hungary-EU talks on community funding are “frustrating”
The foreign minister said the EU’s freezing the funds due to Hungary was “no problem in terms of the budget”, but it was “a matter of principle”.
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Parliament holds debate on NATO membership of Sweden and Finland
The Hungarian government’s position is that the enlargement of NATO will be a significant step towards enhancing the security of the Euro-Atlantic region.
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President Novák: Sweden and Finland joining NATO is “justified”
The president said her position is clear-cut: in the present situation, the accession of Sweden and Finland is justified.
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FM: Hungary and Sweden delegations to meet within weeks
The aim of the meeting was to clarify issues concerning the ratification of Sweden’s NATO accession and discuss concerns linked to “unfounded lies about the situation of democracy in Hungary”.
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Parliamentary committee approves state of emergency extension
The government’s decision to extend the state of emergency in view of the migration crisis in Hungary has been approved.
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Fidesz to submit a political declaration stating Hungary’s commitment to peace
Hungary’s position is plain: the country does not want to drift into war. “This is not Hungary’s conflict,” Máté Kocsis said.
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FM: NATO has reaffirmed its open-door policy
The foreign minister said integration is open only to countries that would not risk the alliance’s security.