Politicians heading the European Parliament party lists of the opposition Socialists-Parbeszed, LMP, DK and Momentum parties argued at a conference on Thursday for a stronger and more transparent European Union and joint action on migration. Continue reading “Opposition pledges to fight for stronger Europe”
According to the Prime Minister, in contrast to the European Commission’s proposal, the borders of Hungary will be protected by Hungarian soldiers and police officers, and the country will not accept any kind of resettlement programmes. Continue reading “Orban: Our borders will be protected by our soldier”
The majority of European Union member states rejected the latest proposal to enhance the role of EU border agency Frontex in controlling the bloc’s external borders at the Salzburg summit, the government spokesman said late on Thursday. Continue reading “Kovacs: Most EU countries reject proposal for enhanced Frontex role”
“There is no need for Frontex to protect the Hungarian border in our place,” Prime Minister Viktor Orban said in Salzburg on Thursday. The cabinet minister later said that the proposal that Hungary objects to has been sent back. Continue reading “Orban: No need for Frontex to protect the border in our place”
Hungary insists on its right to protect its borders, Prime Minister Viktor Orban told reporters ahead of an informal summit of EU leaders in Salzburg on Wednesday. Continue reading “Orban: Hungary insists on right to protect border”
The head of the Hungarian parliament’s defence committee has cited studies prepared by NATO and European Union border control agency Frontex as saying that millions of migrants from north Africa and Turkey could make their way to Europe. Continue reading “Kosa: NATO warns of prolonged migration pressure”
