When it comes to the EU, it's not solidarity but the security of a nation that counts, György Bakondi, Chief Security Advisor to the prime minister, has said. The comments came in response to a statement made by Jean-Claude Juncker, President of the European Commission, where he said that the “quota regulation” is based on the principle of solidarity.
Adding, that its aim is to prevent that Member States in the Mediterranean being left alone with the “migration drama" as “guardian of the Treaties”, it is the Commission’s duty to ensure that EU legislations in force are being enforced.It is not solidarity but security that is of utmost importance, and the referendum on October 2 is the people's opportunity to reflect their viewpoints on this matter.
Hungary's referendum on quotas conveys an important message to Europe. Voting is a democratic decision-making platform, it bears a political message, and it is Hungary’s duty to incorporate the position accepted based on the results in its legal system and to represent it at European negotiations, he emphasized.
Hungary is applying new approaches to halt illegal migration; these include the technical border barrier, without which “the influx of people could not be stopped”, but also various legal amendments and the presence of police and military officers along the borders, the advisor announced.
He also pointed out that one of the big questions for autumn is whether there will be a shift in the EU’s position. He was of the opinion that there is a chance of seeing changes, as more and more Member States are introduction border control activities.