He said although western European countries are now tightening security on their borders to stem the inflow of migrants, “migration did not force its way into western Europe, but rather the doors were opened.”

Orbán said there were even times when western European countries were transporting migrants inward. Orbán said most western European leaders still see migration as a positive, just as they did half a year ago. He said that until European leaders realise that migration is bad for Europe, the inflow of illegal entrants cannot be stopped.

He called on western European leaders to support the central European stance of a need for a southern European line of defence against the migrant flow.

Orbán said western Europe does not appreciate central European efforts to help people fleeing the Ukraine conflict, adding that Poland especially deserves to be recognised for its efforts, as it has aided people from Ukraine without the use of EU funds.

Responding to a question, Orbán said the EU should organise a debate on what kind of union member states want, adding that the V4 plans on initiating such a debate within the next few years.

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