migrant quotas

05/01/2018

Fidesz calls on government to withstand ‘Brussels pressure’

"We are shocked to see that Brussels keeps forcing an ill-advised #migration #policy" - #Fidesz
05/01/2018

Orbán cabinet: European Commission action against Hungary exhibits ‘double standards’

"The lawsuit against the countries that reject the quota is nothing other than a way to exert political pressure"
04/01/2018

Hungarian government: EC action against Hungary exhibits ‘double standards’

Fidesz said in a statement that the European Commission was renewing pressure against Hungary by taking the issue of migrant quotas to court
22/12/2017

Orbán expects ‘another attack’ against Hungary on migrant quotas

"We must hold on until people in western Europe get strong enough and are able to force their leaders to pursue politics that reflect the people's wish and rejects migration"
21/12/2017

Hungarian Deputy PM: EC decision to launch Article 7 procedure against Poland ‘astounding’

The Hungarian government stands by Poland
19/12/2017

More than 2 million Hungarians reject ‘Soros plan’

The 'National Consultation' survey results clearly show that Hungarians unanimously reject any plan that aides or encourages immigration
19/12/2017

Hungarian mayors called on to discuss mandatory migrant relocation

Around 80 percent of mayors had signed a joint petition against EU migrant quotas in December last year.
19/12/2017

Fidesz will not allow the implementation of the ‘Soros plan’

The former- and current mayors of Debrecen called attention to the activities of several NGOs that are aiding the implementation of the 'Soros plan'
17/12/2017

Hungarian minister Balog calls on EU countries to show ‘appropriate solidarity’

" #European #Union member states should show "appropriate solidarity" in handling the #migrant #crisis"
14/12/2017

Hungary’s government agrees with Tusk’s view that mandatory quota divisive, ineffective

János Lázár criticised the European Commission for "attacking" Tusk over his remarks.
14/12/2017

Orbán: Results of national consultation to bolster Hungary’s position in EU – VIDEO

The Hungarian delegation left to Brussels
14/12/2017

Foreign minister welcomes Donald Tusk’s statement about mandatory migrant quotas

Tusk called the resettlement scheme "ineffective and highly divisive"
12/12/2017

Parliament adopts resolution rejecting EP decision on migration

The Socialists, the Democratic Coalition and LMP did not vote. 
12/12/2017

Several European governments still pro EU quotas, says Orbán’s cabinet

There are several governments in Europe that continue to support the #EU #migrant #quota #scheme, including the #Dutch.
11/12/2017

Hungary’s ruling parties propose parliamentary decree to thwart ‘Soros plan’

The decree would demonstrate "parliament's rejection to accelerate the influx of immigrants and their relocation in groups".
11/12/2017

‘Soros plan’ rejected by overwhelming majority in national consultation, state secretary says

An overwhelming majority of voters who participated in the government survey dubbed as national consultation rejected the "Soros plan"
10/12/2017

Foreign minister: Hungary’s stance on immigration policy reason for LIBE hearing

"The quota is in any case unworkable because anyone can freely travel between Schengen member states" - Hungarian FM Szijjártó
09/12/2017

Hungarian justice minister: European Commission employing double standards on quotas

"The #European #Commission is employing double standards against #Hungary, the #Czech #Republic and #Poland"
07/12/2017

European Commission steps up infringement of Hungary over laws

The EC steps up infringement procedures against Hungary concerning EU migrant quotas, the transparency of foreign-funded NGOs and higher education.
06/12/2017

Solidarity cannot be voluntary in EU

Hungary and Poland have the power to block the EU's integration schemes