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Oct

2023

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Corrupt large-scale sale of Schengen visas (debate)

Mr President, today’s debate is a serious and unacceptable attempt of external interference in the Polish electoral process, contrary to the principles of democracy and national sovereignty. If it had been the real matter – anyway an exaggerated and constructed case – this debate could have easily been postponed for the next plenary session in two weeks, after the Polish elections. In this way, it…

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Jul

2023

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2022 Report on Bosnia and Herzegovina (debate)

Madam President, I'm sorry. The current geopolitical context calls for an approach that is sensitive to the complex problems of the Western Balkans. By contrast, the report on Bosnia and Herzegovina is unbalanced. Instead of de-escalating tensions, it exacerbates conflicts. The Hungarian position demonstrates the need for dialogue based on mutual understanding instead of teaching and threatening w…

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Jul

2023

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2023 Annual Rule of law report (debate)

Madam President, I'm sorry. In the context of this year’s Rule of Law Report, the Commission’s double standard is so obvious that it discredits the instrument itself and the process. Again, Brussels is educating the Member States in ideologically-based reports influenced by NGOs, instead of putting their own house in order first. It does not mean that Member States receive education, some Member S…

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Jun

2023

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Preparation of the European Council meeting of 29-30 June 2023, in particular in the light of recent steps towards concluding the Migration Pact (debate)

Mr. President, please. The European Council has already made it clear on two occasions that decisions on migration issues can only be taken by consensus. At last week's meeting of home affairs ministers, the migration package was pushed through by a qualified majority in a coup d'état. This serious issue should definitely be on the agenda of the next Council. The agreed package includes a mandator…

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Jun

2023

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Situation in Lebanon (debate)

Mr. President, please. Lebanon has been facing an economic and political crisis for years. The state is practically not functioning, which is only made more difficult by the burden of providing care for millions of refugees. In the absence of action, as the lack of prospects increases, new waves of migration towards Europe may start. The Christian churches play an important role in the performance…

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May

2023

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2022 Report on Serbia (debate)

Madam President, I'm sorry. We were amazed at last week's news from Belgrade. It was unthinkable that such a tragedy could happen near us. My condolences to the families of innocent children and victims. Serbia is the region's main stabilising force and key country, and it is in Europe's interest to join as soon as possible. The country has been waiting for years for progress in the accession proc…

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Apr

2023

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Children forcibly deported from Ukraine and the ICC arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin (debate)

Mr. President, please. We condemn human rights violations, violations of children's rights, war crimes and repeated violations of international law. No one can undo war crimes. The Hungarian position is clear from the beginning of the war. We condemn Russia's military aggression, violence, which is not only a serious violation of international law, but is also unjustifiable from a moral point of v…

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Mar

2023

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Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 23-24 March 2023 (debate)

Madam President, please. In the context of a year-long war in Ukraine, the Council, as we have heard, focused on increasing the supply of weapons and ammunition. However, a truce and peace would be needed to avoid escalation, while continuing to stand up for Ukraine's independence. In the same way: The European integration of Ukraine should be supported, while guaranteeing the rights of minorities…

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Mar

2023

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Deterioration of democracy in Israel and consequences on the occupied territories (debate)

Dear Mr President, Mr. High Representative. My fellow Members! Israel has a stable, democratically elected government, and attacks on it prove once again that left-wing forces are unable to accept a result they do not like in an election. The left is now attacking Israel because of elections, on a political basis, just as it is attacking Hungary. It is time to finally respect the will of the major…

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Feb

2023

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EU response to the humanitarian situation following the earthquake in Türkiye and Syria (debate)

Madam President, I'm sorry. The hardest part was dealing with the stories that were hidden behind the pain we saw there, said the Hungarian rescue team HUNOR, who arrived home last night. Our sympathy is with the victims of the earthquake, their relatives, and we trust in the recovery of the many wounded. Hungary was among the first to offer its assistance and sent search and rescue teams and medi…

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Feb

2023

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Preparation of the Special European Council meeting of February, in particular the need to develop sustainable solutions in the area of asylum and migration (debate)

Dear Mr President, Commissioner, Dear Members, The migratory pressure at the EU's external borders is offensive and is increasing at a worrying rate. Violence against border guards on the Western Balkans migration route is regular. The only solution is to protect the EU's external borders and stop illegal migration. Therefore, proposals that still do not want to stop illegal immigration, but only …

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Jan

2023

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Implementation of the common foreign and security policy - annual report 2022 - Implementation of the common security and defence policy - annual report 2022 (debate)

Mr. President, please. The unprecedented times in the history of the Union, the war, the instability around us, require strategic consideration. Unfortunately, this is not reflected in the reports we are now debating, which in many cases seem more activist NGO-type than considerate. These could be detrimental both to the EP and to the EU's foreign policy as a whole. An example of this is the unpre…

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Dec

2022

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The 30th anniversary of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities (debate)

Madam President, I'm sorry. 30 years ago, we hoped that the UN declaration would also help protect minorities in Europe. Since 2004, I have been fighting for the protection of indigenous national and linguistic minorities in the European Parliament. As co-chair of the Working Group on Minorities, we continue to face the fact that millions of EU citizens, including hundreds of thousands of Hungaria…

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Dec

2022

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Defending the European Union against the abuse of national vetoes (debate)

Mr. President, please. Double standards on the veto issue are unacceptable in the European Union. It is a grossly hypocritical attitude that while Hungary – unjustly and unjustly – is accused of destroying European unity and vetoing it, when it courageously stands up for its position and values, the old Member States can do so without consequences in much more serious cases. These cases can only b…

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Dec

2022

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The recent JHA Council decision on Schengen accession (debate)

Mr. President, please. We welcome Croatia's accession to the Schengen area and remain fully committed to the Schengen accession of Romania and Bulgaria. The two countries have been waiting eleven years for Schengen membership, when the European Commission first announced that they are ready to join. The European Parliament has confirmed this in numerous resolutions. Romania and Bulgaria are in an …

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Nov

2022

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The need for a European solution on asylum and migration including search and rescue (debate)

Dear Mr President, The migration crisis must not be tackled, but prevented. Hungary’s southern border is practically under migratory siege. The authorities prevented around 250,000 attempts to cross the border illegally this year alone. Illegal migrants and smugglers often violently attack border guards. Since 2015, Hungary has spent 650 billion forints to protect the southern border. Only 2% of t…

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Nov

2022

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New EU strategy for enlargement (debate)

Dear Madam President, Commissioner, Threats to peace in Europe highlight the geopolitical importance of enlargement. The EU should not further delay the strategic enlargement process in the Western Balkans. It must offer a credible alternative, which is both an opportunity and a responsibility. The region has also become a key region for Europe to secure long-term energy supplies and manage migrat…

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Nov

2022

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Promoting regional stability and security in the broader Middle East region (debate)

Dear Madam President, Commissioner, We have never had such a need for close cooperation with the countries of the Middle East, as the global trade in raw materials is changing drastically as a result of war and energy sanctions. Already a global leader in energy, the countries of the region are indispensable partners not only in solving the energy crisis in Europe, but also in the field of renewab…

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Nov

2022

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Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 20-21 October 2022 (debate)

Thank you for the question. Well, Hungary is the country where, if questions arise that affect people's everyday lives and practically the entire Hungarian economy, we ask people's opinion. This is the national consultation, as we call it at home. This is about the fact that we are curious about what Hungarian citizens think about energy sanctions. I think this could be done in many countries, in …

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Nov

2022

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Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 20-21 October 2022 (debate)

Mr. President, please. Europe is in a serious economic situation. Due to skyrocketing energy prices, inflation is rising across Europe, so do not take any further EU measures or sanctions that worsen the situation and threaten to reduce the availability of energy sources. It should be taken into account that the exposure and possibilities of each Member State are different, so it is acceptable for…

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Oct

2022

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EU-Western Balkans relations in light of the new enlargement package (continuation of debate)

Dear Madam President, The European Union has a historic responsibility to give impetus to enlargement towards the Western Balkans. The inclusion of the Western Balkan countries in this war period is now crucial not only from an economic and strategic point of view, but also from a defence and security point of view, and we especially need this region to remain stable. Therefore, Hungary is committ…

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Oct

2022

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Impact of Russian invasion of Ukraine on migration flows to the EU (debate)

Dear Mr President, As part of the largest humanitarian operation in its history, Hungary is making extraordinary efforts to welcome Ukrainian refugees. We are one of the EU Member States hosting the highest number of Ukrainian refugees in proportion to the population. The care of refugees is continuous and covers everything. Thousands of Ukrainian children are placed in our public education instit…

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Oct

2022

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Impact of Russian invasion of Ukraine on migration flows to the EU (debate)

Dear Mr President, As part of the largest humanitarian operation in its history, Hungary is making extraordinary efforts to welcome Ukrainian refugees. We are one of the EU Member States hosting the highest number of Ukrainian refugees in proportion to the population. The care of the refugees is continuous... (The Chair interrupted the speaker)…

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2022

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The EU’s strategic relationship and partnership with the Horn of Africa (debate)

Dear Madam President, Commissioner, Europe's security also depends on Africa's stability. Severe water shortages, food crises, religious and political conflicts are triggering ever-increasing migration flows, increasing the terrorist threat and the security threat. However, Africa and the countries of the Somali Peninsula could be seen as an opportunity if the EU were to play a meaningful role in …

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Sep

2022

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Existence of a clear risk of a serious breach by Hungary of the values on which the Union is founded (debate)

Mr. President, please. What is happening here today is, and has been for a decade, a witch hunt. In 2013, I stood before you during the debate on the Tavares report, and since then I have been fighting the increasingly unbridled hate campaign against our country, which is being built as a house of cards. The unfounded Sargentini report has only raised the stakes with the Article 7 procedure, and y…