297 result(s) for hungarian migrant policy
Hungarian Socialists Dismiss Varga’s Comments As ‘Farcical’
- 20 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialists dismissed Economy Minister Mihály Varga’s remarks on joining the euro as “farcical”, insisting that ruling Fidesz “aims to quit the European Union rather than adopt its currency”. The Socialists referred to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán as saying years ago that “there is life outside Europe”, and said that his ministers recently “made it clear that they want to drive ...
Public ‘To Be Warned About Dangers’ Of Brussels Migration Policy
- 19 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The goal of the ongoing information campaign connected to the government-sponsored referendum on the European Union’s migrant quotas is to alert the public to “the dangers of the erroneous migration policies” pursued by Brussels, a government official said.
Rogán Correlates Greater Danger Of Terrorism With Higher Migrant Numbers
- 18 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Europe must come to grips with the fact that the danger of terrorism is growing with the arrival of more migrants, cabinet office chief Antal Rogán said in an interview on public radio. Commenting on the terrorist attack in Nice, he said Brussels must weigh a radical change of the European refugee policy at present and stop immigration, because the current one offers an incentive for immigration.
Kósa: Migration, Terrorism Go Hand In Hand
- 18 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The migration wave hitting Europe and terrorism go hand in hand, the parliamentary leader of ruling Fidesz told a press conference in Debrecen. “What else must happen for the European Union leaders in Brussels to recognise that their migration policy is untenable,” Lajos Kósa said, referring to terrorist attacks in Paris, Brussels and Nice.
Hungarian Govt Official Slams EU Migration Proposals
- 14 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission “keeps pushing forced settlement” of migrants on EU member states, a state secretary of the prime minister’s office said in reaction to a new package of European proposals presented on Wednesday. The package, announced by Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos earlier in the day, is aimed at a common resettlement framework “to ensure orderly and safe pathways to Europe for ...
Angela Merkel: Hungary’s Migrant Quota Referendum Will Not Influence EU Policies
- 14 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The national referendum to be held in Hungary on 2 October on the European Union’s planned mandatory migrant quota system will have no major effect on EU policies, German Chancellor Angela Merkel has claimed.
PM Orbán Calls On EU Member States To Reclaim Competences From Brussels In FAZ Article
- 13 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
In an article published in Monday’s edition of conservative German daily Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán blamed the European Commission for the crisis which is affecting the European Union. Mr. Orbán calls on Member States to reclaim their spheres of competence from Brussels.
Opposition Accuse Fidesz Of Lying About EP Vote On ‘Migrant Fine’
- 12 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian opposition parties accused the ruling Fidesz party of deliberately misrepresenting decisions by the European Parliament in an effort to whip up sentiment against refugees and the Hungarian left wing. Dialogue for Hungary (PM) spokesman Bence Tordai, asked by MTI to comment on recent remarks by state secretary Csaba Dömötör, who accused the Hungarian left wing of voting for the fine, ...
Socialist MEP Turns To Top Court Over Migrant Quota Referendum
- 5 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Socialist MEP Tibor Szanyi has filed a complaint to the Constitutional Court over the Hungarian supreme court’s decision to greenlight the government-initiated referendum on the European Union’s mandatory migrant quota plan. Szanyi said the referendum “severely violates” the EU’s sovereignty, as the bloc’s 2007 Lisbon Treaty declares asylum policy a common policy.
Hungarian Socialists Dismiss Varga’s Comments As ‘Farcical’
- 20 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialists dismissed Economy Minister Mihály Varga’s remarks on joining the euro as “farcical”, insisting that ruling Fidesz “aims to quit the European Union rather than adopt its currency”. The Socialists referred to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán as saying years ago that “there is life outside Europe”, and said that his ministers recently “made it clear that they want to drive ...
Public ‘To Be Warned About Dangers’ Of Brussels Migration Policy
- 19 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The goal of the ongoing information campaign connected to the government-sponsored referendum on the European Union’s migrant quotas is to alert the public to “the dangers of the erroneous migration policies” pursued by Brussels, a government official said.
Rogán Correlates Greater Danger Of Terrorism With Higher Migrant Numbers
- 18 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Europe must come to grips with the fact that the danger of terrorism is growing with the arrival of more migrants, cabinet office chief Antal Rogán said in an interview on public radio. Commenting on the terrorist attack in Nice, he said Brussels must weigh a radical change of the European refugee policy at present and stop immigration, because the current one offers an incentive for immigration.
Kósa: Migration, Terrorism Go Hand In Hand
- 18 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The migration wave hitting Europe and terrorism go hand in hand, the parliamentary leader of ruling Fidesz told a press conference in Debrecen. “What else must happen for the European Union leaders in Brussels to recognise that their migration policy is untenable,” Lajos Kósa said, referring to terrorist attacks in Paris, Brussels and Nice.
Hungarian Govt Official Slams EU Migration Proposals
- 14 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission “keeps pushing forced settlement” of migrants on EU member states, a state secretary of the prime minister’s office said in reaction to a new package of European proposals presented on Wednesday. The package, announced by Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos earlier in the day, is aimed at a common resettlement framework “to ensure orderly and safe pathways to Europe for ...
Angela Merkel: Hungary’s Migrant Quota Referendum Will Not Influence EU Policies
- 14 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The national referendum to be held in Hungary on 2 October on the European Union’s planned mandatory migrant quota system will have no major effect on EU policies, German Chancellor Angela Merkel has claimed.
PM Orbán Calls On EU Member States To Reclaim Competences From Brussels In FAZ Article
- 13 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
In an article published in Monday’s edition of conservative German daily Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán blamed the European Commission for the crisis which is affecting the European Union. Mr. Orbán calls on Member States to reclaim their spheres of competence from Brussels.
Opposition Accuse Fidesz Of Lying About EP Vote On ‘Migrant Fine’
- 12 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian opposition parties accused the ruling Fidesz party of deliberately misrepresenting decisions by the European Parliament in an effort to whip up sentiment against refugees and the Hungarian left wing. Dialogue for Hungary (PM) spokesman Bence Tordai, asked by MTI to comment on recent remarks by state secretary Csaba Dömötör, who accused the Hungarian left wing of voting for the fine, ...
Socialist MEP Turns To Top Court Over Migrant Quota Referendum
- 5 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Socialist MEP Tibor Szanyi has filed a complaint to the Constitutional Court over the Hungarian supreme court’s decision to greenlight the government-initiated referendum on the European Union’s mandatory migrant quota plan. Szanyi said the referendum “severely violates” the EU’s sovereignty, as the bloc’s 2007 Lisbon Treaty declares asylum policy a common policy.