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Hungary’s Fidesz Leader Discusses Immigration, Ukraine With German CU/CSU MP
- 22 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Antal Rogán, the group leader of ruling Fidesz met Arnold Vaatz, deputy group leader of CDU/CSU in the German parliament, for talks in Budapest. The two politicians discussed the issue of immigration and the situation in Ukraine, among other topics. Speaking to reporters after the talks, Vaatz said the immigration issue required a humanitarian solution in line with European values.
Hungarian Media Reaction To PM's Immigration Comments
- 22 Jan 2015 12:30 AM
- current affairs
As PM Orbán elaborates his thoughts on immigration, a pro-government columnist agrees with him that intra-EU movements cannot be considered as migration. A left-wing columnist, on the other hand, criticizes PM Orbán for identifying the Charlie Hebdo murderers as immigrants.
Kósa: Hungary’s Exposure To Terror Threat Average
- 20 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s exposure to terrorism is equal to the European Union’s average, Lajos Kósa, head of parliament’s defence and law enforcement committee, said after the committee discussed security policy challenges Hungary may face after the recent terrorist attacks in France.
Fidesz Out To Change Hungary's Immigration Rules
- 19 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
It is worth reconsidering Hungarian and EU regulations on immigration, Fidesz caucus spokesman Bence Tuzson told reporters on Friday. Action is needed at EU level, but Europe has not made adequate preparations to cope with the situation, he added.
Hungary’s Jobbik Wants Govt To Discuss Costs Of Refugees With EU
- 16 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The radical nationalist Jobbik party has called on the government to start talks with the European Union on sharing the costs of handling refugees, deputy group leader Dániel Z Kárpát said. Kárpát said it was intolerable that Hungarian taxpayers are made to pay nearly all the costs related to handling refugees who enter the EU through Hungary’s border with a view to transiting the country.
Drastic Rise In Asylum Seekers In Hungary
- 15 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The number of applications for political asylum in Hungary has risen dramatically in the past two years, taking authorities by surprise, Immigration and Citizenship Office leader Zsuzsanna Végh announced on Wednesday.
Hungary’s Justice Minister Calls For European Terrorist Register
- 14 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s justice minister has called for a common register of European citizens imprisoned on terrorism charges in EU member states. László Trócsányi had talks with his French counterpart Christiane Taubira and other French politicians in France.
Hungary’s Opposition Slams Orbán For Anti Immigration Remarks
- 13 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Dialogue for Hungary (PM) condemns Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s recent remarks on immigration and asks the premier to withdraw his statements, co-leader Timea Szabó said. On Sunday, after attending a mass rally in Paris, Orbán called for a firm EU response to the terrorist murders in France, and added that “immigration must be stopped”.
Commissioner For Human Rights Criticizes Hungary
- 22 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Last week Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Nils Muižneks submitted the findings of his visit to Hungary over the summer. The 43-page report discusses issues concerning media freedom, the fight against intolerance and discrimination, and human rights of immigrants, asylum seekers and refugees. (The full report can be accessed here.)
Hungary’s Fidesz Leader Discusses Immigration, Ukraine With German CU/CSU MP
- 22 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Antal Rogán, the group leader of ruling Fidesz met Arnold Vaatz, deputy group leader of CDU/CSU in the German parliament, for talks in Budapest. The two politicians discussed the issue of immigration and the situation in Ukraine, among other topics. Speaking to reporters after the talks, Vaatz said the immigration issue required a humanitarian solution in line with European values.
Hungarian Media Reaction To PM's Immigration Comments
- 22 Jan 2015 12:30 AM
- current affairs
As PM Orbán elaborates his thoughts on immigration, a pro-government columnist agrees with him that intra-EU movements cannot be considered as migration. A left-wing columnist, on the other hand, criticizes PM Orbán for identifying the Charlie Hebdo murderers as immigrants.
Kósa: Hungary’s Exposure To Terror Threat Average
- 20 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s exposure to terrorism is equal to the European Union’s average, Lajos Kósa, head of parliament’s defence and law enforcement committee, said after the committee discussed security policy challenges Hungary may face after the recent terrorist attacks in France.
Fidesz Out To Change Hungary's Immigration Rules
- 19 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
It is worth reconsidering Hungarian and EU regulations on immigration, Fidesz caucus spokesman Bence Tuzson told reporters on Friday. Action is needed at EU level, but Europe has not made adequate preparations to cope with the situation, he added.
Hungary’s Jobbik Wants Govt To Discuss Costs Of Refugees With EU
- 16 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The radical nationalist Jobbik party has called on the government to start talks with the European Union on sharing the costs of handling refugees, deputy group leader Dániel Z Kárpát said. Kárpát said it was intolerable that Hungarian taxpayers are made to pay nearly all the costs related to handling refugees who enter the EU through Hungary’s border with a view to transiting the country.
Drastic Rise In Asylum Seekers In Hungary
- 15 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The number of applications for political asylum in Hungary has risen dramatically in the past two years, taking authorities by surprise, Immigration and Citizenship Office leader Zsuzsanna Végh announced on Wednesday.
Hungary’s Justice Minister Calls For European Terrorist Register
- 14 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s justice minister has called for a common register of European citizens imprisoned on terrorism charges in EU member states. László Trócsányi had talks with his French counterpart Christiane Taubira and other French politicians in France.
Hungary’s Opposition Slams Orbán For Anti Immigration Remarks
- 13 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Dialogue for Hungary (PM) condemns Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s recent remarks on immigration and asks the premier to withdraw his statements, co-leader Timea Szabó said. On Sunday, after attending a mass rally in Paris, Orbán called for a firm EU response to the terrorist murders in France, and added that “immigration must be stopped”.
Commissioner For Human Rights Criticizes Hungary
- 22 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Last week Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Nils Muižneks submitted the findings of his visit to Hungary over the summer. The 43-page report discusses issues concerning media freedom, the fight against intolerance and discrimination, and human rights of immigrants, asylum seekers and refugees. (The full report can be accessed here.)