Orban: The V4 fulfil their mission

It is the responsibility of the Visegrad countries (V4) to defend the continent, in the interest of Europe’s future, against external attacks and internal imperial designs, and to maintain “the sovereignty of our countries and nations,” Prime Minister Viktor Orban stressed in a writing published in the Wednesday edition of the daily newspaper Magyar Nemzet. In the article published under the title ‘The V4 fulfil … Continue reading Orban: The V4 fulfil their mission

thehungaryjournalFebruary 17, 2021Leave a comment

V4 foreign ministers met in Wadowice

“Central Europe has a good chance of being among the winners of the new world order that will come about following the coronavirus pandemic”, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto said on Tuesday in the southern Polish city of Wadowice, the birthplace of Saint John Paul II. Continue reading “V4 foreign ministers met in Wadowice”

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Visegrad Four consulted with Merkel

On Tuesday morning, the V4+Germany summit – which focused on the coronavirus crisis – was held as part of an online conference, Bertalan Havasi, the prime minister’s press chief informed the Hungarian news agency MTI. Continue reading “Visegrad Four consulted with Merkel”

thehungaryjournalMay 19, 2020Leave a comment

Szijjarto: Visegrad cooperation successful even in difficult times

Cooperation between the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia has proved to be successful even in the current difficult period, with the Visegrad Group countries planning to intensify their joint efforts in the fight against the novel coronavirus, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on Wednesday. Continue reading “Szijjarto: Visegrad cooperation successful even in difficult times”

thehungaryjournalApril 8, 2020Leave a comment

“Pact of free cities” signed in Budapest

The mayors of four Budapest, Bratislava, Prague and Warsaw have signed a “free cities” pact pledging to cooperate on issues ranging from environmental protection to urban planning and public transportation. Continue reading ““Pact of free cities” signed in Budapest”

thehungaryjournalDecember 16, 2019Leave a comment

Orban: We are the future of Europe

Addressing a celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution in Prague on Sunday, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said that thirty years ago central Europeans had been self-confident enough to declare their region Europe’s future. “And knowing our achievements in light of Europe’s situation we can say with all due modesty that, today, we are indeed the future of Europe”. Continue reading “Orban: We are the future of Europe”

thehungaryjournalNovember 17, 2019Leave a comment

Orban meets V4 counterparts

The Hungarian prime minister has left for Prague to meet his Visegrad group counterparts on Friday evening, Orban’s press chief said. Continue reading “Orban meets V4 counterparts”

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V4 premiers agree to present united front at EU summit

The prime ministers of the Visegrad Group agreed at an informal meeting in Budapest to present a united front on matters of European Union leadership positions and policy at next week’s EU summit, the Hungarian PM’s press chief said on Thursday. Continue reading “V4 premiers agree to present united front at EU summit”

thehungaryjournalJune 13, 2019June 13, 2019Leave a comment

Szijjarto: EU should stop organising migration

The foreign ministers of the Visegrad Group including the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia, on Thursday met with the French foreign minister Jean-Yves le Drian in Bratislava to discuss issues regarding the future, security and competitiveness of the European Union. Continue reading “Szijjarto: EU should stop organising migration”

thehungaryjournalApril 18, 2019Leave a comment

Orban: The role of NATO will be enhanced

NATO is being increasingly appreciated in light of Europe’s “fragile security”, Prime Minister Viktor Orban told a celebration marking the anniversaries of the Visegrad Four countries’ joining that organisation, in Wesola, near Warsaw, on Sunday. Continue reading “Orban: The role of NATO will be enhanced”

thehungaryjournalMarch 10, 2019Leave a comment

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