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FM: Migration pressure from Sahel region poses risk to EU
Hungary, Czechia, Poland and Slovakia together have successfully stopped the introduction of mandatory resettlement quotas in the EU.
Visegrád Four / V4
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V4 discuss cultural programs offered during pandemic
The V4 member countries came up with many creative ideas and presented exciting new programs during the pandemic.
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V4 and South Korea sign R&D agreement
Under the agreement signed by the ministries, a V4-Korea program for basic research will be launched.
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V4 is fastest growing region in the EU
V4 member states handled the economic fallout with the lowest losses and were the quickest off the starting block in relaunching their economies.
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President Áder: Visegrad Group assures Poland of their solidarity
Poland can rely on the political and technical support of the other three V4 countries, and even police reinforcements.
Speeches and Remarks
Press statement by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán after a meeting of the prime ministers of the Visegrád Group countries
23 November 2021, Budapest
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Visegrad Group discuss unprecedented EU migrant pressure
In addition to migration pressure on the Polish border, “NGOs are continuously bringing migrants to Europe’s shores” and the Western Balkan route “is again full”, PM Orbán said.
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PM Orbán: EU must cover border protection costs
The prime minister said the countries located on the EU’s periphery cannot be expected to bear the costs of border protection alone.
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V4: Achieving climate goals cannot happen without nuclear energy
The V4 welcomed the European Commission’s statement that nuclear energy is a safe technology and in full compliance with EU environmental standards.
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V4 agree to recognize each other’s higher education degrees
Hungary has made it a goal to improve relations between the four countries’ universities during its V4 presidency.
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V4 to veto new Brussels climate tax plans
“They talk about climate protection when they are introducing a new tax which will cost Hungarians a monthly HUF 32,000 (EUR 90),” István Hollik said.
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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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FM: EU has a vested interest in Egypt being able to protect its borders
The EU has a vested interest in Egypt being able to protect its borders and maintain stability in order to prevent waves of migrants from reaching its territory.