Orban: We fought for our rights, and said no to everything that is not acceptable for our nations

We fought for our rights, and said no to blackmail and everything else that is not acceptable for our nations as the dispute revolved not only around the rule of law mechanism; the future of the European Union was at stake, Prime Minister Viktor Orban stated in Brussels on Thursday. At a press conference held at the Permanent Representation of the Republic of Poland to … Continue reading Orban: We fought for our rights, and said no to everything that is not acceptable for our nations

thehungaryjournalDecember 11, 2020Leave a comment

Orban and Morawiecki issue joint declaration

Polish Prime Miniszter Mateusz Morawiecki visited Budapest on Thursday to discuss the EU budget with his Hungarian counterpart, Viktor Orban. Here’s their joint declaration which was published by Hungarian news agency MTI just now. With respect to the MFF/Next Generation EU financial package including the draft Regulation on a general regime of conditionality for the protection of the Union budget we agreed on the following … Continue reading Orban and Morawiecki issue joint declaration

thehungaryjournalNovember 26, 2020Leave a comment

Morawiecki: We fight side by side with Hungary

The Polish-Hungarian cooperation at the recent EU summit was highly effective, according to Poland’s Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki. In an interview with Hungarian daily Magyar Hirlap, he spoke about his government’s commitment towards conservative values too. Continue reading “Morawiecki: We fight side by side with Hungary”

thehungaryjournalJuly 26, 2020July 26, 2020Leave a comment

Orban triumphs after EU summit

At the European Union summit on the bloc’s 2021-2027 budget and its pandemic recovery package, Hungary and Poland have succeeded in ensuring substantial funds and in protecting their national pride, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said. Counterpart Mateusz Morawiecki at the Polish embassy in Brussels, Orban said attempts to link EU funding to the rule of law had been “successfully thwarted”. Hungary and Poland have … Continue reading Orban triumphs after EU summit

thehungaryjournalJuly 21, 2020Leave a comment

Orban speaks against the “EU empire”

Europe’s peoples should “see and understand that Europe will have no free life without its Christian culture”, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said during a state celebration of the anniversary of Hungary’s 1848 revolution in front of Budapest’s National Museum on Friday. Continue reading “Orban speaks against the “EU empire””

thehungaryjournalMarch 15, 2019Leave a comment

Orban and Morawiecki celebrate Hungary-Poland friendship

Ahead of Hungary’s March 15 national holiday commemorating the Hungarian 1848 revolution, the Hungarian and Polish prime ministers celebrated the friendship of the two nations in a joint video message posted on Viktor Orban’s Facebook page. Continue reading “Orban and Morawiecki celebrate Hungary-Poland friendship”

thehungaryjournalMarch 13, 2019March 13, 2019Leave a comment

Orban meets Morawiecki two times in a week

Prime Minister Viktor Orban and his Polish counterpart Mateusz Morawiecki will be the speakers at official celebrations of Hungary’s national holiday on March 15, government spokesman Istvan Hollik said on the government’s website on Saturday. Continue reading “Orban meets Morawiecki two times in a week”

thehungaryjournalMarch 9, 2019Leave a comment

Orban and Morawiecki didn’t sign Walesa’s birthday card

Donald Tusk, the European Council’s president wanted to greet his country’s famous freedom fighter, Lech Walesa with a birthday card signed by all members of the council. Only two leaders didn’t sign it, according to 444.hu‘s article. Continue reading “Orban and Morawiecki didn’t sign Walesa’s birthday card”

thehungaryjournalSeptember 30, 20181 Comment

Orban: Europe must be able to protect its own borders

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Thursday said the Visegrad Group and Austria agreed that the European Union must be in a position to protect its external borders against migrants and ensure security for its citizens. Continue reading “Orban: Europe must be able to protect its own borders”

thehungaryjournalJune 21, 2018Leave a comment

Orban: Poland and Hungary want a strong Europe

Both Hungary and Poland want to build a strong Europe and contribute to discussions and reforms aimed at Europe’s peaceful development, Prime Minister Viktor Orban, on his first official foreign visit following his re-election, said at joint press conference with Matusz Morawiecki, his Polish counterpart. Continue reading “Orban: Poland and Hungary want a strong Europe”

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