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State Secretary: Hungarian EU presidency brought common sense to Brussels
Barna Pál Zsigmond said Hungary's program had given "real answers to real problems", adding that Hungary's was the "most successful EU presidency ever".
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Official: EPC summit proved a 'great breakthrough'
The EPC Summit offered an opportunity to exchange ideas between the 47 heads of state and government attending the informal meeting.
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Budapest to host top diplomatic events this week
On November 7, Budapest will host a European Political Community summit and an informal summit of the European Council on the following day.
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State Secretary: Purpose of European integration is to strengthen nation-states
The EU is lagging behind its global competitors, and the Hungarian EU presidency wants to promote higher productivity and growth in the bloc.
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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.