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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.
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State Secretary: Member states have given “very positive feedback” on Hungarian presidency
Hungary’s presidency of the European Council has been subjected to double standards in Brussels.
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Bóka: Results of EP elections reflect a “demand for change”
János Bóka said the EU had given “ill-advised responses” in areas such as competitiveness, cohesion and agricultural policy, or demographic challenges.
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EU health ministers discuss cardiovascular diseases in Budapest
The Hungarian presidency supports the completion of the European Health Union as a way to respond to demographic challenges and strengthen the bloc’s competitiveness.
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PM Orbán meets Secretary-General of Council of the EU
Thérèse Blanchet and members of the government reviewed at the joint working meeting the Hungarian EU presidency’s goals.
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President Sulyok: Hungary is intent on strengthening Europe
The president said Hungary was committed to defending Europe’s interests and the rights and obligations stipulated in the founding treaties, as well as overcoming the challenges it faces.
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PM Orbán underlines importance of restoring EU’s competitiveness
“Hungary is gearing up for an exceptionally active EU presidency. It’s time to set aside ideological disputes and kick-start Europe’s engine. Let’s make Europe competitive again," the prime minister said.
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President Sulyok: Brussels is a place to “learn the art of compromise”
The president said Hungarians have often been “spared misfortune” by the “valour” of sovereignty.
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PM Orbán: Hungary's EU presidency will help “Make Europe Great Again”
The prime minister said Hungary’s diplomacy was “open and straightforward” and it would “call a spade a spade” in European debates.