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Interior Minister: Hungary is also protecting the public security of other EU countries
At a meeting in Szeged, in southern Hungary, on Monday, Visegrad Group counterparts met with the interior ministers of Germany and Austria.
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Charges brought against international people-smuggling ring
A member of the ring fired shots at Hungarian police officers with a gas pistol while escaping arrest on the M5 motorway, in central Hungary, last November.
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FM: It would be a tragedy for Europe if instability spread in the Balkans
Minister Szijjártó said on Thursday that Hungary has provided 300 million forints (EUR 800,000) in support of the development of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s defense capability.
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Government orders enhanced training and exercises for armed forces
The defense ministry said in a statement that Hungarian security and defense “are now the first priority”.
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Defense Minister: Security of Western Balkans is joint strategic interest of UK and Hungary
The defense minister said the security of the Western Balkans is a guarantee for Hungarians’ security and the UK has also maintained a strategic interest in it for a long time.
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FM: A stable Israeli government and a Republican win would raise hope for peace
A stable Netanyahu government in Israel and Republican majority in the US Congress would be the “most promising and hopeful development” for peace and security in the Middle East.
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V4 and France meet in Budapest to discuss security policy challenges
Parliamentary foreign affairs committee leaders of the four Visegrad countries held a two-day meeting with their French partners in Budapest and discussed security policy challenges in the east and the south.
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V4 sign joint declaration on Europe's security
The V4 will cooperate more tightly to adapt to the dangers posed by hybrid and non-traditional warfare, as well as in cyber protection.
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House Speaker: Security has become a primary factor in all areas of life
László Kövér said the superiority of intelligence services and the resulting ability for fast action is crucial for democratic states.
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FM: Europe's security is largely in Turkey's hands
The foreign minister said it is in Hungary’s national interest for the EU-Turkey customs union to be updated.
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FM: Central European countries are now “net security contributors” to NATO’s operations
“We central Europeans believe that NATO will continue as the strongest and most successful military alliance of the world,” the foreign minister said.
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Defense spending guarantees Hungary’s independence and security
There are laws and regulations in place including the comprehensive Zrínyi 2026 scheme that aim to develop the Hungarian army into the strongest and most effective armed force in the region.
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Justice Minister: Hungary is among EU’s most active members in security and defense
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán had spoken about boosting Europe’s defense capabilities as early as 2016, “and this idea is gaining traction”.