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Bóka: Ukraine is not ready to move forward in EU enlargement process
Minister Bóka noted that President Zelensky has signed a law that undermines the independence of Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies.
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Bóka: Unfolding political struggle between sovereigntists and federalists will define coming decades
Minister Bóka said Europeans were unsure about what to do in order to bring about change in the European Union.
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Bóka: Ukraine will get 366 billion euros from next seven-year EU budget
It is unprecedented that budgetary planning in the European Union should focus not on member states or European citizens but on the interests of an "external entity," János Bóka said.
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Bóka: EU calls for change and 'it cannot wait'
"We will clearly see what kind of Europe they want, and we will clearly indicate what kind of Europe we wish to see," Minister Bóka said.
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Bóka: Péter Magyar’s platform is being drafted in Brussels
Minister Bóka said Péter Magyar is helping foreign-funded civil groups to be given free rein to conduct political activities in Hungary.
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Bóka calls for 'fundamental change' in EU's Ukraine strategy
János Bóka said Hungary had proposed that the EU summit should "mention in a short text that an immediate ceasefire and peace talks are needed in the war."
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Bóka: Hungary did not join EU to abandon national interests and adopt a federalist plan
János Bóka said Visegrad cooperation "is important and still viable" as a countervailing force.
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Bóka: Hungary’s government is not in favor of letting Ukraine join EU
János Bóka said it was important for the Hungarian government to gather significant political support through its Vote 2025 referendum on Ukraine’s EU accession.
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Bóka: Hungary is working to strengthen transparency regarding EU funding of NGOs
János Bóka said there was a "fundamental misunderstanding regarding the role of NGOs in a democratic society".
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Hungary maintains a zero-tolerance policy against anti-Semitism
The Hungarian government has maintained a zero-tolerance policy against anti-Semitic phenomena and actions for a long time.
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EU affairs minister welcomes court decision on releasing EC-Pfizer text messages
The EU court has made such a significant decision that "it is visible even from the Moon," Minister Bóka said on Facebook.
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Bóka: EC's initiative is harming bloc's competitiveness and putting energy security at risk
Hungary stands by respecting the sovereignty and energy security of member states while implementing EU energy policies.
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Bóka: Admitting Ukraine to EU would pose a threat to Hungarian and European agriculture
Minister Bóka noted that the European Union’s farms cover 157 million hectares of land. If it were admitted to the EU, Ukraine’s 41 million hectares of farmland would make it the largest beneficiary of EU agriculture subsidies.