The government has decided on building the centre without consulting local leaders or residents, Berta told a press conference held near the planned site of the centre. Jobbik will support local residents in “using any legal means” to prevent the setup of the reception centre, he said.

Péter Cseresnyés, a Fidesz lawmaker for the local constituency, said he would not comment until he found out “more about the background of the decision”.

Government spokesman Zoltán Kovács last week said that the government would regroup an additional 22.2 billion forints (EUR 71.8m) for the construction of the border fence along the border with Serbia and for the temporary reception centres.

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