“The Union would step back forty years with Orbán”
EU heads of state put Orbán under fire over homophobic law. Luxembourg Prime Minister Xavier Bettel and many others took a stance against Viktor Orbán after the European Council meeting on Thursday.
Iratxe García Pérez, the leader of the Spanish Socialist Group in the European Parliament, expressed strong opinions, seen in the title of this article, to Népszava.hu.
“ I did not become gay. I am gay, it was not a choice, (…) My mother hates that I am gay, I live with that. And now you put this in the law. I respect you, but this is a red line. It is about basic rights, the right to be different.”
This is what Luxembourg Prime Minister Xavier Bettel told Viktor Orbán after the European Council meeting on Thursday, where EU heads of state practically cornered the Hungarian Prime Minister after János Áder signed the paedophile law with the homophobic amendments on Thursday.
Bettel elaborated on the issue in the following way, according to reporter Shona Murray:
We have known each other for eight years, but this affects me. You see how many young LGBTI commit suicide. This is very bad. This is stigmatising. Now we have anti-gay posters in France. You make people a minority. This is really terrible in a European country,
expressed Bettel his view with a strong, personal tone.
According to 444.hu, the Dutch Prime Minister also strongly criticised the Hungarian law, as according to Mark Rutte,
Hungary has no place in the European Union if the country sticks to the law.
Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa said that Hungary does not have to be a member of the European Union either, we could also think about choosing only economic cooperation, like Norway or Switzerland, but we still chose the membership.
Mario Draghi, the Prime Minister of Italy, reminded Orban that Article 2 of the Treaty on European Union was not written by accident, as Europe has a long history of repressing human rights. He drew attention to the fact that the contract was also signed by Hungary.
Orbán responded by simply rejecting the criticisms, saying the measures were misunderstood because the law only serves to protect children and the rights of their parents. Only the Polish and Slovenian heads of state stood up for him in the debate, according to Politico.
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Source: Népszava, 444.hu, politico.eu
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After the elections if if Orban wins Hungary is out of the EU.
I really fail to understand why Hungary and a few other Eastern European nations want to subject themselves to the continual harrasment by the Soro’s lap dogs in Brussels? It really is time for Hungary to withdraw from the EU while it still can. Did Hungary not learn anything under 40 years of communism? Here is a clue…The EU is just a different communist dictatorship. It just hasn’t yet become powerful enough to crush Hungary under its boot like The Soviet Union did by sheer miltary force. But if Hungary remains it will be crushed once again.
Hungary – through the ongoing mounting objections and criticism of The European Union, we are witnessing bombardment of the present Prime Minister – Victor Orban and his Government – from a mounting list of powerful and influential member country’s of the European Union.
Global interests of concern, placing Hungary under a microscope – just not from within Europe but The United States of America and Great Britain.
It is just a matter of time, that a statement is issued from the Vatican City – of the law passed by the present Government on June 15th.
It makes the up-coming visit to Hungary, of Pope Francis – extremely uncomfortable for him but of a deepening – PROBLEM – globally for the present Government of Hungary.
Victor Orban – his Government are in a quick sand pond.
They are beyond a retreatment to “terra firma” – that witnesses them continuing to – SINK – being overcome and burdened – weighed down – with the growing numbers of objectors from global world countries – that Challenge them – their – Political Ideas and Philosophies, that have moved outside Dangerously – that of DEMOCRACY.
Who is standing on “terra firma” – to throw lines to support and save Hungary – at this critical stage and time in our History ?
Hungary – who will be our life boat /
Hungary – will we be like the ill fated liner Titanic – insufficient in it’s planning of passenger survival needs – believing it to be Un-sinkable.
History – through the agenda or use of Arrogance – it is proven in History – that it Never Lies – and has Disastrous consequences and outcomes.
Who globally are going to remain our friends and Allies ?
Are we sinking into quick sand at this rapid pace, that will deepen and see us strickened, deserted and abandoned – of friends and allies – with ANY – globally respected reputation ?
National Elections May 2022 – through Democracy – which invites – gives the right of citizens to Vote.
Voting is the loudest voice of the people – to make Political Change.
Weight of numbers of votes cast – does make change.
Post 1989 – the up-coming National Elections in Hungary of May 2022 – never has over the years since 1989 – has there been the need of citizens to vote in Hungary.
What – as citizens of Hungary – do we wish the Hungary to-morrow and into the Future – what is our PICTURE – Hopes and Dreams ???
The voice of the people – through there Right to Vote – giving them – POWER – through there Right to Vote – under Democracy.
Just stop for a minute.
Why is it that the EU continually attacks the legitimate decision of a government to protect children from PAEDOPHILIACS ?
Who is behind all this ‘TWISTING THE TRUTH’?
Whoever he / she / it is behind these dastardly attacks should be dismissed AT THE VERY LEAST !
Hungary’s Government may not be perfect but what the E.U. does is GROSSLY UNFAIR.
In English-speaking countries it is called “HITTING UNDER THE BELT”.
May I remind you the whole world is watching the EU.’s behaviour in this matter – and LOTS of others – regarding Hungary’s sovereignty.
As an interested Hungarian who is watching the lead-up to next year’s general elections, I can honestly say that the ONLY future for Hungary is with a FIDESZ-led Government.
I have very carefully examined what the ‘mish-mash’ of opposition politicians have to offer and my biggest fear is that the so-called ‘sausage coalition’ will not even last 100 days.
Behind the scenes, Hungary’s worst Prime Minister in living memory (i.e. Ferenc Gyurcsány) is doing everything he can to regain power using that old magician’s trick of ‘smoke and mirrors’.
His wife – who is in reality a mouthpiece for the European Commission / Parliament / Brussels – is nothing but a ‘puppet’ for Gyurcsány as is the case for that uneducated fool of a Budapest mayor, Karácsony.
Whilst Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is by no means a saint, events of the past few years have demonstrated a ‘love of country’ emanating from this man which cannot be equalled by all opposition members of Parliament combined.
From the shrill screeching of certain female opposition politicians to outright lies emanating from so-called ‘Prime Ministerial candidates’, the opposition needs to re-examine not only its motives (the notion of extreme right politicians joining with neo-Communists is a complete recipe for disaster) but also plans for Hungary’s future (for example, there have been NO pronouncements about the opposition’s view on ‘forced migration’ by the E.U. of illegal Muslim migrants into Hungary NOR about the sovereign right of Hungary to impose taxes as it sees fit) in both the short- and medium-term.
Voting for the ‘sausage coalition’ would be like having sex with a long-time prostitute : once the orgasm has finished there are numerous doubts about what happens next.
No SausagesPlease – has returned to “terra firma” – the dictionary of names and titles he comments under and in this commentary, writes points, giving valid explanation, that rest comfortable, , in my own conscience of agreement.
The former Prime Minister of Hungary – Ferenc Gyurcsany – famous words spoken by Cromwell in the House of Commons in 1653 – forcibly ejecting the remaining members of the Long Parliament – which concluded – “Depart, I say , and let us have done with you. In the name of God , go ! ‘
Ferenc Gyurcsany – has had his time chance and opportunities.
Gyurcsany – no longer has the weight of numbers nor the appeal of voters – especially from the younger voters – and needs to be PHASED out and put to “other” pastures rather than be seen profiled by the opposition parties.
The opposition – needs new blood – new ideas – platforms/policies – young blood – that are innovative, that presently they appear to lack, which is being witnessed in the lack of policies they are – laying or presenting – “on the table”.
Step aside the old – with graciousness and dignity – the Tried and Failed – and in with the new – if their are any capable of leadership and visionary quality.
If the “mix” of opposition parties – Fail – and don’t get there act together – stand in line – NOW – to collect your winnings.
The jockey being Victor Orban and the horse – winning by the length of the straight named – Fidesz.
Hungary – which is healthy and good for Politics – needs a Robust – Vibrant opposition – to challenge the ruling Fidesz party.
This is not what we are witnessing at this time in the lead up to the National Elections in May 2022.
Paulas good example using the prostitute example.
The old Shoreditch days down the local, that will test your memory.
You never knew, if your luck was in, getting into the ‘Tunnel of Love” and coming out the other side, what was going to be the climatic end result.
Ladies and Gentlemen by your writing, associated with your loved Fidesz party, can feel safe, that the tiger in your trousers , at your age, rests, knowing that your dislike of those magical blue tablets, that could even at your age weight and height, spring you into a “fountain of youth” and action, likened to the final big blow of Mt Vesuvius AD 79.
You would be doing a disservice to your party leader Victor Orban who in 2020 spoke in an honest and open fashion, which is on public record, to the people of Hungary, that population slow down must be reversed.
He stated – ” Produce or we Perish”.
Remember at your age if its not on its not on but if you moved and motivated bit of rustle in the forest you could leave it off and adhere to your Leaders request and add to the falling population numbers of Hungary.
Plenty of Thai Massage parlors the next day to visit in Budapest if you find yourself a little stiff that is muscle stiffness.
Do right for the next King of Hungary – like the “aged “English saying of those finding themselves in an interlocutory position “Think of England”.
I did not become gay. I am gay, it was not a choice
the simple fact you say the word ,GAY shows you are a !!! brain washed ,!!!
the word gay. ,is happy ,in English , so why not use the correct word
well that would not be part of the cult ,,
you do not have to be American to be
why so many in america ,, culture ,,
thats is
Gays want the right to be different, I also want to be different I am sick of their arrogance, their disgusting lifestyle, wanting to educate our children that being abnormal is OK, what we teach our children is what they will become, wake up people.