Fidesz government: Supporting Christian communities is a priority

Hungary considers the support of Christian communities a priority in a Europe “that is becoming increasingly afraid to embrace its Christian roots”, the head of the Prime Minister’s Office told an international conference on Wednesday.

Europe has a duty to support Christian communities, as European cooperation is the legacy of Christian Democratic politicians, Gergely Gulyás told the conference on migration organised by the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, the PM’s Office and the European People’s Party group of the European Parliament.

Hungary established its Hungary Helps humanitarian programme as a way of setting a positive example in this regard, he said.

He noted that there were a lot of disagreements in Europe at the time of the 2015 migration crisis, including between Hungary and Germany. However, Gulyás added, those disagreements had become secondary compared to the widespread agreement on certain issues like the need for border protection, guaranteeing refugee status and distinguishing between the issues of asylum and immigration.

Hungary does not want to give anyone advice in connection with migration, Gulyás said. “The most it can do is share its experiences,” he added.

“We have a clear position on illegal migration, the protection of our shared borders and that we don’t wish to resolve our demographic problems through immigration.”

Gulyás said Hungary respected the decision of those countries that see immigration as an important element in the preservation of their society. Hungary has chosen a different path and favours family policy instead, he added.