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Islamic State has targeted Hungary
Prime Minister’s Office, March 31, 2016 5:39 PM
The Islamic State has targeted Hungary, János Lázár, the Minister heading the Prime Minister’s Office said at his press conference on Thursday, adding: it is the Government’s utmost responsibility to guarantee the safety of every Hungarian.
Responsible decision required in the interest of people’s security
Prime Minister’s Office, March 31, 2016 4:26 PM
It is the duty of the State to protect its citizens, and it is therefore a reasonable expectation that all parliamentary parties should adopt a responsible decision on the Government’s counter-terrorism action plan.
In four cases out of ten Hungary disagrees with European Commission
Prime Minister’s Office, March 31, 2016 4:09 PM
Hungary is in dispute with the European Commission in some ten cases regarding the EU grant disbursements during the period between 2007-2013; however, in four cases Hungary disagrees with the Commission, and these will therefore be taken to the European Court as expected, the Minister of State at the Prime Minister’s Office said on the programme Mokka of the television channel TV2.
Revocation of László Tőkés’s state decoration is unacceptable
Prime Minister’s Office, March 21, 2016 5:36 PM
The State Secretary for National Policy expressed his protest against the revocation of László Tőkés’s Romanian state decoration which, in his view, clearly fits into the series of actions taken against Hungarian officials and representatives.
Reception centres will be closed as soon as possible
Prime Minister’s Office, March 18, 2016 4:59 PM
According to plans, Hungary will close every reception centre as soon as possible, with regard to the fact that, other than political refugees and persecutees, it does not intend to take in anyone, the Minister heading the Prime Minister’s Office told journalists on Friday in Gyula.
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to engage in battle in Brussels against mandatory resettlement quotas
Prime Minister’s Office, March 18, 2016 6:54 AM
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will engage in battle at the EU summit to be held in Brussels on Thursday and Friday against the mandatory resettlement quotas and in the interest of the introduction of voluntary quotas, János Lázár, the Minister heading the Prime Minister’s Office said.
Government to maintain ongoing and live dialogue with Jewish communities
Prime Minister’s Office, March 17, 2016 3:04 PM
János Lázár, the Minister heading the Prime Minister’s Office had a meeting with the leaders of the Unified Hungarian Jewish Congregation (EMIH) in the evening hours of Wednesday.
We need zero tolerance against every form of Holocaust denial and hate speech
Prime Minister’s Office, March 16, 2016 3:33 PM
Hungary has acknowledged the responsibility of the Hungarian Government in office at the time for the Holocaust at the highest level and on a number of occasions, and has therefore announced zero tolerance today against every form of Holocaust denial and hate speech, Szabolcs Takács said in Zagreb. Mr Takács directed the work of the recently closed Hungarian Chairmanship of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) as a ministerial commissioner.
Defence line of Europe’s external borders cannot just be broken through
Prime Minister’s Office, March 16, 2016 1:13 PM
Europe must relay a clear message to migrants and the networks of criminals and people smugglers behind them to the effect that a defence line has been set up on the external borders of Europe which cannot just be broken through at a moment’s notice, Szabolcs Takács told journalists on Tuesday.
Freedom today means right to choose
Prime Minister’s Office, March 16, 2016 1:12 PM
Freedom today means the right to choose, the possibility to make our own choices, and we, Hungarians must defend this right, the Minister heading the Prime Minister’s Office stated on Tuesday in Hódmezővásárhely.