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State Secretary: Brussels is pursuing an “irresponsible” migration policy
The state secretary said the EU needed to take action against illegal migration.
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State Secretary: Brussels is “punishing” Hungary because it is protecting its border
“We will not allow Hungary to become a country of migrants,” said Barna Pál Zsigmond.
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State Secretary: Member states have given “very positive feedback” on Hungarian presidency
Hungary’s presidency of the European Council has been subjected to double standards in Brussels.
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State Secretary: Pro-war elite punishing Hungary for carrying out peace mission
State Secretary Barna Pál Zsigmond said Brussels is trying to blackmail Hungary “to side with the pro-war left”.
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State Secretary: Hungary "prepared" to take over EU presidency on July 1
Pál Barna Zsigmond said Hungary’s 2011 presidency had been successful, adding that “on the basis of those experiences the Hungarian government is getting ready for the next one.”
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State Secretary: This is not the kind of European Union we dreamt about
Twenty years ago, EU membership came with the promise of greater prosperity.
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State Secretary marks International Mother Language Day
Hungary insists that Ukraine cannot join the EU before it has restored and strengthened the rights of Transcarpathian Hungarians.
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State Secretary: Brussels has no intention of protecting Europe’s borders against illegal migrants
“Hungary has a consistent immigration policy which works, Hungary has not let itself be turned into an immigrant country,” Barna Pál Zsigmond said.
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State Secretary: Hungary-Turkey ties are highly important for energy security
Hungary-Turkey ties are of vital importance in general and also from the point of energy security.
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State Secretary: Hungary and Turkey are important strategic partners
Barna Pál Zsigmond said Turkey plays an important role in ensuring Hungary’s energy security.
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Hungary asks Ukraine to restore Hungarian language and Hungarian national communities in the country
On September 26, more than 700 million European citizens celebrated in 46 countries on the European Day of Languages which highlights the importance of the diversity of languages.
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State Secretary: Preparations for Hungary’s EU presidency are progressing very well
“The most important task is to represent the interests of the European Union as a whole,” Barna Pál Zsigmond said.
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Zsigmond appointed state secretary of EU affairs
Barna Pál Zsigmond said he would exploit the extensive international experience he had gained in foreign affairs.