Fidesz rejects the European Union's migration pact
Fidesz politicians have firmly called on the government to reject the European Union's new migration pact. According to the governing party, Hungary must not implement the regulations that would be binding for member states.
At the center of the debate is the EU regulation that enters into force on Friday. Fidesz's position is that the new pact threatens the country's sovereignty and current border protection measures. The party's representatives emphasized that they expect an immediate statement from the government on the matter.
The European Union's migration pact aims to create a more unified system for handling asylum seekers among member countries. The draft includes, among other things, the strengthening of border management and solidarity mechanisms between member states, regarding which several countries have expressed concerns.
The Hungarian government has previously criticized EU migration policy multiple times and has emphasized that border protection falls under national jurisdiction. This current call signals the continuation of political dialogue on this high-priority issue.
Further consultations are expected to take place between government agencies and EU institutions in the coming days. The attention of the Hungarian public is focused on what concrete steps the government will take regarding the regulation coming into effect on Friday.