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FM: Hungary and France both want peace in Ukraine
Hungary and France both want peace in Ukraine, but differ on the tactical steps that could make it happen.
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President Novák calls for a strong and successful Europe
“What we need is a strong and successful Europe," said the president.
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FM praises close cooperation between Hungary and France
The foreign minister has praised close cooperation between Hungary and France in the areas of energy security and the fight against terrorism.
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Hungary signs space cooperation agreement with France
The foreign minister said Hungary had signed a cooperation agreement with the French space agency that will see the two countries carry out joint satellite technology, space science and space...
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PM Orbán sends Hungary's support to France on Bastille Day
PM Orbán reassured Macron that in the spirit of mutual respect France can rely on the Hungarian people’s unwavering support in the realization of common European goals.
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PM Orbán at the Élysée: ‘Hungary’s contribution to European security shows solidarity in a different way’
Prior to his meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, Prime Minister Orbán said that despite areas of disagreement, there are also areas of agreement in which the two countries can work towards unity and a stronger Europe, including border security and a common EU military force.
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Sowing a 'culture of discord and exclusion', Le Monde is discrediting Europe, writes ambassador
Georges Károlyi, Hungary’s ambassador to France, in an open letter to the editor of French daily Le Monde, pushes back: "By engaging systematically in this culture of discord, stigmatisation, exclusion, punishment and Pharisaic morality, you are discrediting Europe in the eyes of the world"
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French President Emmanuel Macron was not scheduled to visit Hungary in August, says press chief
An official meeting between the V4 group and France could take place before the year is out
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Hungary's sports minister meets with French counterpart to discuss success of FINA World Championships
Tünde Szabó, minister of State for Sports, held talks with French Sports Minister Laura Flessel at the Duna Arena, the first French minister to come to Hungary since 2010
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Hungary and France build relations and start a dialog
Government Spokesperson Zoltán Kovács met with French President Emmanuel Macron’s advisors in Paris to help build bridges between the two nations
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Hungary congratulates Macron
Hungary considers France an important ally and partner, and expressed trust that the two countries’ thriving relationships can be further enriched in the coming years