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Kovács: Hungary outperformed in EU presidency tasks
Zoltán Kovács said all those who contributed to the organization, implementation, logistics, security and communications did a "professional and world-class job".
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Bóka: Hungary brought about 'historic decisions' under EU presidency
János Bóka said the US presidential election and changes in the European Parliament presaged change, which "must be forced through by member states, including Hungary". He added that 2025 was...
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Bóka: Hungary’s 2024 EU presidency was ‘of historic importance’
Minister Bóka said Hungary's EU presidency in 2024 "was a great success despite the huge headwind the government was facing".
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State Secretary: Hungarian EU presidency brought common sense to Brussels
Barna Pál Zsigmond said Hungary's program had given "real answers to real problems", adding that Hungary's was the "most successful EU presidency ever".
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Hungary’s EU presidency achieved historical successes
In a press conference this morning with Minister János Bóka, we reviewed Hungary’s six-month EU presidency.
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Hungary's EU Presidency: Major step forward in advancing EU enlargement
The Hungarian EU presidency has made a major step forward in advancing EU enlargement as EU affairs ministers in Brussels have approved opening a third chapter group for Serbia.
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Minister Bóka: Hungarian presidency of the European Council has been a success
The EU affairs minister said Hungary's EU presidency has been "distinctive, active and strategic, and an unquestionable success".
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EU Presidency: A step closer to European integration and enlargement of Schengen Area
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced in Budapest last Friday that EU interior ministers will vote on Dec 12 regarding a Hungarian proposal to allow Romania and Bulgaria to join the Schengen agreement.
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PM Orbán proposes Schengen summit to tackle migration
The prime minister said the EU did not have a successful common migration policy and member states were trying to protect themselves individually.
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PM Orbán: The European Union must change, and Hungary will lead that change
During a press briefing at the European Parliament, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán outlined Hungary’s vision for its EU presidency, stressing that the European Union must adapt to face today’s challenges.
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Hankó: Hungary proposes the 'Hungarian model' to EU member states
Balázs Hankó highlighted the Hungarian practice of cooperating with universities, training institutes and companies in the framework of a strategic partnership.
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Minister János Bóka: We are in the last hour
Hungary’s EU presidency has prioritized the adoption of a new European Competitiveness Agreement, which Minister for EU Affairs János Bóka emphasized as crucial to reversing Europe’s economic challenges.
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Minister János Bóka: A New parliament, but the old practices continue
The exclusion of Hungarian officials from a recent European Parliament debate on Hungary's National Card Program has prompted strong reactions from the Hungarian government.