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Hungary stands up for the European ideal of the freedom of expression

The Prime Minister, May 20, 2015 10:59 AM

Hungary stands up for the European ideal of the freedom of expression, and wants to decide for itself whether it wants immigrants or not, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated in the debate on the situation in Hungary held at a plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg on Tuesday.

It is for Hungarians to decide whether there should be immigrants in Hungary

The Prime Minister, May 19, 2015 8:37 PM

Before the European Parliament plenary debate in Strasbourg on Tuesday, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told journalists that the concept of regulating immigration from Brussels has not worked, therefore it is for Hungarians to say whether their country should accept immigrants.

In its stance on immigration Hungary is not alone among EU Member States

Prime Minister’s Office, May 19, 2015 7:31 PM

Minister of State for EU Affairs Szabolcs Takács has said that in Hungary’s opinion a distinction should be made between immigrants and refugees; furthermore, Hungary rejects the quota system proposed by the European Commission, and in this respect it is not alone among EU Member States.

The Eastern Partnership is a bridge between Western and Eastern parts of Europe

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, May 19, 2015 2:49 PM

The Eastern Partnership programme of the European Union needs to strengthened, as it may form a bridge between the Eastern and Western parts of Europe, and could ensure cooperation between them – Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó said at the meeting attended by the Foreign Ministers of V4 group countries, member states of the Eastern Partnership, and the diplomatic leaders of Romania and Sweden.

Debrecen could contribute greatly to Hungary’s success

The Prime Minister, May 19, 2015 1:09 PM

In an interview with Debrecen Television on Monday, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said that Debrecen could contribute greatly to Hungary’s success, but the country itself must be successful as well, in order to allow the city to take the next big development step.

The Hajdúdorog Archeparchy is another firm pillar of Hungary

The Prime Minister, May 19, 2015 10:52 AM

With the establishment of the Hajdúdorog Archeparchy, another firm pillar of Christian Hungary has come into being, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated on Monday after signing an agreement with metropolitan archbishop Fülöp Kocsis in Debrecen.

Government debt only slightly higher than last year

Ministry of Finance, May 19, 2015 8:54 AM

Minister of State for Taxation and Finances at the Ministry of National Economy Gábor Orbán told national TV channel M1 on Monday that Hungary’s government debt level increased to only 77.2 per cent of the GDP by the end of the first quarter from last year’s 76.9 per cent; this represents a very slight increase, considering that household debt is typically generated in the first two quarters of the year.

Europe’s security situation significantly worsened last year

Ministry of Defence, May 19, 2015 8:37 AM

It is undeniable that the security environment of Europe significantly worsened last year – Minister of Defence Csaba Hende pointed out at a meeting of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly Defence and Security Committee in Budapest on Saturday, 16 May.

Agreement to be concluded with Iran is essential for security in Europe

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, May 18, 2015 7:02 PM

The nuclear agreement to be concluded with Iran is essential from the viewpoint of stability in the Middle-East, which also guarantees security in Europe. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó held talks with Iranian Foreign Affairs Minister Javad Zafrin in Tehran.

Euro-Atlantic integration is a strategic interest for Hungary

Prime Minister’s Office, May 18, 2015 4:52 PM

Promoting the Euro-Atlantic integration is a strategic interest for Hungary for historical reasons and based on our historical experiences, Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjén said at the plenary meeting of the 2015 Spring Session of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly in the Parliament Building on Monday.