Minister Gulyás began by addressing the ongoing migration crisis, reiterating Hungary's opposition to the European Union's attempts to impose migrant quotas on member states. The minister emphasized that the Hungarian government is prepared to take legal action if Brussels continues to pressure Hungary to admit migrants. He stated unequivocally, "If Brussels wants migrants, they will get them. We will provide them with one-way tickets," underscoring Hungary’s commitment to maintaining its sovereignty and control over its national policies.
Minister Gulyás began by addressing the ongoing migration crisis, reiterating Hungary's opposition to the European Union's attempts to impose migrant quotas on member states. He emphasized that the Hungarian government is prepared to take legal action if Brussels continues to pressure Hungary to admit migrants. "If Brussels wants migrants, they will get them. We will provide them with one-way tickets," he stated unequivocally, and stressed that if the European Union, the European Commission, and the European Court of Justice make it impossible to stop migration at the external borders, Hungary is ready to provide one-way tickets to all migrants arriving at its borders.
Following the discussion on migration, Minister Gulyás provided an update on Hungary's energy security, emphasizing the importance of ongoing negotiations led by MOL, aiming to secure a stable and long-term oil supply for Hungary. Although the arrangements might be more costly and riskier compared to previous agreements, especially those involving Ukraine, they are considered essential for ensuring the country’s energy independence and security.
After discussing energy security, Minister Gulyás also addressed the government's commitment to improving teacher salaries. He announced that by 2025, the average teacher salary will rise to HUF 820,000 gross, reflecting a significant 21% increase. This new salary level will be approximately 80% of the projected average graduate salary, which is expected to rise to HUF 1,025,000 gross. Gulyás emphasized that ensuring competitive compensation for teachers is crucial to the government's strategy for strengthening public education.
Finally, Government Spokeswoman Eszter Vitályos outlined the measures being implemented to support families as the new school year approaches. To alleviate the financial strain on families, the disbursement of family allowances, including benefits, has been scheduled earlier this year. Vitályos also confirmed that 13 million textbooks and 70,000 educational tools will be provided free of charge, with school meal programs continuing to receive support through local municipalities, alongside ongoing tax exemptions for individuals under 25 years old and continued support for obtaining driving licenses and language exams.