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Bóka calls for action to fight 'traditional and new forms' of anti-Semitism
Minister Bóka said Jewish communities "enjoy the greatest security" in Hungary, and the country hoped to set an example to other member states in this regard.
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Minister Bóka: Our influence comes from our performance
In an interview with Magyar Nemzet, Minister of European Affairs János Bóka shared insights on the meetings, emphasizing Hungary’s influence in cultivating an open atmosphere for pivotal dialogues.
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Minister Bóka: Tangible progress needed on the Budapest Declaration’s vision for EU competitiveness
In a recent interview with M1, Minister for EU Affairs János Bóka emphasized that Hungary’s EU presidency must achieve visible results in the next six months based on the Budapest...
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Bóka: Hungary 'opts-out' from the EU’s asylum and migration regulations
Hungary remains dedicated to the Schengen area, Bóka said, "which has unfortunately become fragmented" due to illegal migration as well as extended and widely introduced internal border controls.
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Bóka: Hungary is fulfilling EU's legal requirements while implementing National Card procedure
The rights of member states to issue residence and work permits that ease procedural burdens or offer other advantages to the nationals of certain countries was, Bóka said, in itself no violation of EU law.
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Minister Bóka: Hungary requests exemption from EU migration rules
Hungary is preparing to take significant action to address illegal migration, following the Netherlands in seeking an exemption from European Union migration and asylum rules.
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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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“Playing the game of scoundrels like a gentleman”: Minister János Bóka on EU diplomacy and challenges
In a candid interview with Index, Hungary's Minister of EU Affairs János Bóka shared his vision for navigating the complexities of European Union politics.
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Bóka: EC 'whipping up emotions' on Hungary’s National Card program
János Bóka said in the post that applications for the card were tied to the same migration and security screening processes as other residence permits.
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Bóka: EU's cohesion policy is under a “comprehensive attack of elemental strength”
Minister Bóka said the EC is proposing unified payment packages which member states could, in theory, use more freely, but will only be accessible if there is a reform program approved.
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Bóka: Hungary's EU presidency will ensure voice of European citizens is heard
János Bóka said the message of the recent European parliamentary elections was that “Europeans expect the EU to yield more and be better".
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Minister Gulyás: "Ukraine is blackmailing us because of our pro-peace stance"
During today’s Government Info session, Minister Gergely Gulyás addressed significant challenges arising from the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, including Ukraine's recent threats to halt oil supplies to Hungary and Slovakia.
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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.