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EP re-tables migrant visa in defiance of its own rules

Government, December 6, 2018 7:12 PM

According to the Chief Security Advisor to the Prime Minister, the European Parliament “is re-tabling the proposal on the humanitarian visa – which did not obtain a majority in a previous vote and which he referred to as the migrant visa – “in defiance of its own rules”.

Government stands by researchers

Ministry of National Development, December 6, 2018 6:57 PM

The government believes it is important that, upon the transformation of the local research, development and innovation system, they ensure the smooth operation of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences also during the transitional period as our core principle is that no value can be lost, Minister for Innovation and Technology László Palkovics said at a press conference held in connection with the Thursday special general meeting of the Academy.

The UN will be making the same mistake with the Global Compact for Migration as the EU did with the quotas

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, December 6, 2018 5:21 PM

“The UN will be making the same mistake with its Global Compact for Migration than the European Union did with its mandatory resettlement quotas”, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó pointed out in his speech during a session of the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Ministerial Council in Milan on Thursday.

The achievements of the past eight years are an endorsement of the Government

Government spokesperson, December 6, 2018 3:27 PM

According to the Cabinet Office of the Prime Minister’s State Secretary for International Communication and Relations, the economic and social achievements of the eight years since 2010 are an endorsement of the Government and provide a secure foundation for further political battles.

Hungary does not support separate budget for Eurozone

Ministry of Finance, December 6, 2018 3:15 PM

Creating a separate Eurozone budget is contrary to Hungary’s interests, Mihály Varga stressed at the extended meeting of Eurozone finance ministers where attendees discussed the French-German proposal disclosed to the public in November.

Viktor Orbán’s reply to Ronald S. Lauder: You are asking me to limit the freedom of the press

The Prime Minister, December 6, 2018 3:03 PM

“The Government of Hungary pursues a policy of zero tolerance regarding anti-Semitism. The actions and decisions of my government leave no doubt as to the fact that the Hungarian Government feels responsible for its citizens of Jewish origin, and ensures their security. You and your organisation can count on this clear Hungarian government policy in the future as well”, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán wrote in a letter of reply to the President of the World Jewish Congress. A copy of the letter was provided by to Hungarian news agency MTI by the Prime Minister’s Press Chief, Bertalan Havasi.

The Transylvanian Economic Development programme serves the joint interests of Hungary and Romania

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, December 6, 2018 1:20 PM

“It is the goal of both the Hungaria and Romanian governments to maintain the dynamics of improving relations between the two countries”, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó stressed in a statement to Hungarian news agency MTI on Thursday on the sidelines of a session of OSCE Ministerial Council in Milan.

Hungarian economy has grown at unprecedented rate

Ministry of Finance, December 6, 2018 1:14 PM

In consequence of the government’s economic policy focusing on tax reductions and pay rises, economic growth in the 3rd quarter of 2018 was higher than preliminary estimates indicated, peaking at 5.2 per cent.

Statement by the Government Communication Centre

Cabinet Office of the Prime Minister, December 6, 2018 9:58 AM

The act on unfair market behaviour and the ban on competitive restrictions enables the Government to declare certain company mergers to be of national strategic significance out of public interest.

There was agreement with the President of Lombardy on our approach to migration issues

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, December 6, 2018 9:23 AM

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó and President of the Italian region of Lombardy, Liga party politician Attilio Fontana, agreed on their approach to migration issues at a meeting in Milan on Wednesday evening, including the fact that only people who arrive legally should be allowed into Europe, and illegal immigrants must be kept outside Europe, the Minister himself told reporters at a press conference following the meeting.