1,068 result(s) for euro talks
Opposition: ‘Orbán’s Gamble Failed’
- 3 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Radical nationalist Jobbik leader Gábor Vona described preliminary turnout data in Hungary’s migrant quota referendum indicating that it would be invalid as a “personal failure” for Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. “This game is played for goals, and despite the advantage enjoyed by the prime minister and [ruling] Fidesz, Orbán scored a huge own goal,” Vona told a press conference.
Interview – Orbán Hopes Referendum Ensures “Strong Sword” Against Brussels
- 23 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s upcoming quota referendum will determine “how strong a sword voters can forge” to use in their fight against “Brussels bureaucrats”, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in an interview to news portal Origo on Thursday. In his interview, Orbán said should the European Union “force upon us” mandatory migrant quotas, “it would impact each Hungarian municipality”.
Bilateral Talks Held On Sidelines Of UN General Assembly
- 23 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó held bilateral talks on the sidelines of the United Nations general assembly session in New York, with delegates of countries including El Salvador, Kyrgyzstan, Morocco, Thailand, Angola and Russia. Szijjártó signed a foreign affairs cooperation agreement with his counterpart from El Salvador, aimed at holding consultations between the two ministries and promoting ...
Hungary’s PM Referendum ‘Won’t Pave The Way For Early Elections’
- 23 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
In his Origo interview, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán dismissed reports that the referendum could pave the way for early elections. Early elections are usually triggered by a “clear, obvious cause”, he said. This is not the case in Hungary, because the country is “going in the right direction”.
Szijjártó Holds Bilateral Talks On Diplomacy, Economy In NY
- 22 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Foreign Minister Peter Szijjártó held bilateral talks focusing on diplomatic and economic issues in New York. Szijjártó participated in nine bilateral meetings, including four with African counterparts, with the aim of boosting economic ties with African countries.
Szijjártó: Hungary’s Religious Minorities Safe
- 22 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó met representatives of Jewish organisations in New York and assured his negotiating partners that “no national or religious minorities need to be afraid in Hungary”. Following his talks on the sidelines of a UN General Assembly session, Szijjártó told MTI that “Hungary is a Christian state and it has a Christian Democrat government”, adding that Christianity and ...
Szijjártó: Stability East Of EU Just As Crucial As Stability In South
- 14 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Stability and peace in the European Union’s eastern neighbourhood is just as important for the bloc’s security as stability in the EU’s southern neighbours, Hungary’s foreign minister said. Every European policy must now focus on re-establishing security on the continent and stability in the EU’s eastern neighbouring region is crucial for this, Péter Szijjártó told MTI after talks with Moldovan ...
Orbán Meets Tusk, Calls For Migrant Policy Of Self-Defence
- 14 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán pressed for a migrant policy focussing on self-defence during talks he had with European Council President Donald Tusk in Budapest on Tuesday, the head of the prime minister’s press office said.
Szijjártó: Hungary Won’t Be Pressured On Migration
- 12 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government and the Hungarian people will not be pressured to take back migrants from other countries, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said. Szijjártó reacted to a report by the online edition of Swedish daily Sydsvenskan which said Swedish Migration Minister Morgan Johansson had met his Danish, Norwegian and Finnish colleagues recently with the aim of trying to persuade them to ...
Opposition: ‘Orbán’s Gamble Failed’
- 3 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Radical nationalist Jobbik leader Gábor Vona described preliminary turnout data in Hungary’s migrant quota referendum indicating that it would be invalid as a “personal failure” for Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. “This game is played for goals, and despite the advantage enjoyed by the prime minister and [ruling] Fidesz, Orbán scored a huge own goal,” Vona told a press conference.
Interview – Orbán Hopes Referendum Ensures “Strong Sword” Against Brussels
- 23 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s upcoming quota referendum will determine “how strong a sword voters can forge” to use in their fight against “Brussels bureaucrats”, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in an interview to news portal Origo on Thursday. In his interview, Orbán said should the European Union “force upon us” mandatory migrant quotas, “it would impact each Hungarian municipality”.
Bilateral Talks Held On Sidelines Of UN General Assembly
- 23 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó held bilateral talks on the sidelines of the United Nations general assembly session in New York, with delegates of countries including El Salvador, Kyrgyzstan, Morocco, Thailand, Angola and Russia. Szijjártó signed a foreign affairs cooperation agreement with his counterpart from El Salvador, aimed at holding consultations between the two ministries and promoting ...
Hungary’s PM Referendum ‘Won’t Pave The Way For Early Elections’
- 23 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
In his Origo interview, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán dismissed reports that the referendum could pave the way for early elections. Early elections are usually triggered by a “clear, obvious cause”, he said. This is not the case in Hungary, because the country is “going in the right direction”.
Szijjártó Holds Bilateral Talks On Diplomacy, Economy In NY
- 22 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Foreign Minister Peter Szijjártó held bilateral talks focusing on diplomatic and economic issues in New York. Szijjártó participated in nine bilateral meetings, including four with African counterparts, with the aim of boosting economic ties with African countries.
Szijjártó: Hungary’s Religious Minorities Safe
- 22 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó met representatives of Jewish organisations in New York and assured his negotiating partners that “no national or religious minorities need to be afraid in Hungary”. Following his talks on the sidelines of a UN General Assembly session, Szijjártó told MTI that “Hungary is a Christian state and it has a Christian Democrat government”, adding that Christianity and ...
Szijjártó: Stability East Of EU Just As Crucial As Stability In South
- 14 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Stability and peace in the European Union’s eastern neighbourhood is just as important for the bloc’s security as stability in the EU’s southern neighbours, Hungary’s foreign minister said. Every European policy must now focus on re-establishing security on the continent and stability in the EU’s eastern neighbouring region is crucial for this, Péter Szijjártó told MTI after talks with Moldovan ...
Orbán Meets Tusk, Calls For Migrant Policy Of Self-Defence
- 14 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán pressed for a migrant policy focussing on self-defence during talks he had with European Council President Donald Tusk in Budapest on Tuesday, the head of the prime minister’s press office said.
Szijjártó: Hungary Won’t Be Pressured On Migration
- 12 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government and the Hungarian people will not be pressured to take back migrants from other countries, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said. Szijjártó reacted to a report by the online edition of Swedish daily Sydsvenskan which said Swedish Migration Minister Morgan Johansson had met his Danish, Norwegian and Finnish colleagues recently with the aim of trying to persuade them to ...