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Zoltán Kovács: “the decision of the European Court is rather a political decision than a legal decision”

Nicolas de Lamberterie September 7, 2017

Following the ruling of the Court of Justice of the European Union on the migrants quotas, the Visegrád Post called the spokesperson of the Hungarian government, Zoltán Kovács, to ask how the governement of Prime Minister Orbán is facing the current situation…

Society

The European Court ruled against Hungary and Slovakia on the migrant quotas case

The Editorial Board September 6, 2017

European Union - The Court of Justice of the European Union rejected the legal challenge by Hungary and Slovakia of mandatory relocation migrants quotas that Brussels wants to impose to all member states. The ultimate judicial authority of the European Union, the Court of…

Politics

Hungary asks EU to pay the half of its fence’s costs

The Editorial Board September 1, 2017

Hungary - On Thursday, August 31, Hungarian government officially asked the European Commission to show some "solidarity" and pay half of the cost Hungary has incurred for border management. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has asked Jean-Claude Juncker, president of the European Commission,…

Politics

The Visegrád group supports Italy in light of growing migrant crisis

The Editorial Board July 21, 2017

Hungary, Budapest - The V4 are ready to contribute to Italian and European efforts aimed at halting the illegal flow of migrants from Libya and other parts of North Africa towards Europe – and especially towards Italy. Prime Ministers of the Visegrád…

Politics

Orbán, Soros and Bibi

Ferenc Almássy July 19, 2017

Budapest, Hungary - The current visit of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Budapest is no coincidence. It is occurring against the backdrop of the ongoing struggle between Hungary’s PM, Viktor Orbán, and the billionaire liberal "philanthropist" George Soros, against whom a…

Society

Poles would rather leave the EU than take in Muslim immigrants

Olivier Bault July 12, 2017

By Olivier Bault. Poland - The question does not really arise, since the European treaties reserve the right for each country to accept immigrants of its choice on its soil, except for immigrants from other EU countries benefiting the freedom of movement. Nevertheless,…

Interviews

Alexander Gauland: “We refuse to continue the federalisation of Europe”

Ferenc Almássy July 7, 2017

Germany - Interview with Alexander Gauland, AfD President: "We refuse to continue the federalisation of Europe". Written interview conducted by Ferenc Almássy and realized by mail at the beginning of July 2017. Ferenc Almássy: You are leading the AfD for…

Politics

The V4 and Egypt strengthen their cooperation

The Editorial Board July 5, 2017

Hungary, Budapest - The V4 leaders convened in Budapest in order to meet with the Egyptian President. A strategic move from the V4, who wants to work more closely with Egypt, especially in order to secure its stability. Hungary, now leading for…

Politics

Has Van der Bellen sabotaged his work in Czechia?

Norbert van Handel July 4, 2017

By Norbert van Handel. Norbert van Handel, with whom Ferenc Almássy made an interview in May, is an Austrian jurist and man of influence in Austria. He offered us his comment on the travel of President Van der Bellen to Prague recently.…

Politics

Poland has a moral right to say ‘no’ to migrants

The Editorial Board July 3, 2017

Poland - The powerful leader of the ruling PiS, éminence grise of the current conservative government Jarosław Kaczyński, said Poland has a moral right to say 'no' to migrants, since the country did not, unlike others western countries, exploited the countries and…

Politics

Czechia wants to help the Libyan coast guard

The Editorial Board June 28, 2017

Czechia - As polls show that Czechs massively do not want any more refugees nor migrants, the Czech Prime Minister told the press his will to increase the Czech aid to the Libyan coast guard. According to the latest CVVM poll released…

Politics

Macron versus Visegrád

Ferenc Almássy June 26, 2017

Belgium, Brussels - Leaders of the V4 met with the new French President Emmanuel Macron. The meeting ended on a mixed note. Tensions between Macron and the V4 are not new. During his presidential campaign and as soon as elected President of…