In a candid interview with Index, Hungary's Minister of EU Affairs János Bóka shared his vision for navigating the complexities of European Union politics.
János Bóka said in the post that applications for the card were tied to the same migration and security screening processes as other residence permits.
Minister Bóka said the EC is proposing unified payment packages which member states could, in theory, use more freely, but will only be accessible if there is a reform program...
János Bóka said the message of the recent European parliamentary elections was that “Europeans expect the EU to yield more and be better".
During today’s Government Info session, Minister Gergely Gulyás addressed significant challenges arising from the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, including Ukraine's recent threats to halt oil supplies to Hungary and Slovakia.
János Bóka said the EU had given “ill-advised responses” in areas such as competitiveness, cohesion and agricultural policy, or demographic challenges.
János Bóka said Ursula von der Leyen had been re-elected as European Commission president thanks to the votes of “liberals and greens that suffered the largest losses” at the recent European parliamentary elections.
Boosting European competitiveness will be the main focus of Hungary’s EU presidency.
Hungary’s EU presidency starting next week would lead strategic discussions on policy areas that were key for the next institutional cycle.
Hungary is prepared to take over the rotating presidency of the EU, despite the challenging times in which it is shouldering it.
The ongoing invocation of Article 7 against Hungary has become a contentious issue within the European Union, revealing deeper political maneuvering rather than a genuine concern for upholding EU values.
János Bóka said Hungary would hold the EU rotating presidency at a time of crisis.
The motto points to a proactive presidency and symbolizes the notion that we are stronger together than apart.