STRASBOURG (ANP) – Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán believes that each EU member state ought to have the ability to conduct its personal asylum and migration coverage. Due to this fact, following the instance of the Netherlands, Hungary has submitted an official opt-out request to the European Fee. If the EU member states need to preserve the frequent migration coverage, that’s “acceptable,” mentioned Orbán. However nations that oppose it needs to be granted an opt-out. “In any other case, we’ll destroy the European Union,” Orbán mentioned throughout a press convention on the European Parliament in Strasbourg.
Hungary “fully disagrees with the strategy to migration coverage and we oppose it,” mentioned Orbán. “We try to not implement the loopy guidelines that might destroy Hungarian tradition. That’s why we oppose.”
“However resistance is gorgeous and preventing is sweet too, however ultimately you need to discover an exit,” he added. He sees no different answer within the present “minefield” than an opt-out.
Orbán mentioned he was happy that the Netherlands was the primary to request an opt-out. This was performed by the Dutch Minister Marjolein Faber (PVV, Asylum and Migration). “You aren’t as barbaric as we’re from the Far East. So, if you happen to carry an opt-out to the agenda, it’s a civilized motion,” Orbán replied to questions from ANP. Throughout his over 1.5-hour press convention, Orbán steadily spoke self-mockingly about himself and Hungary, as he is aware of that many European nations detest him and his nation.
“So we’re blissful to take part and observe your path.” It’s unclear whether or not Hungary will take the initiative for such a treaty change. Now that Hungary, just like the Netherlands, has submitted an official request, “we’ll talk about how we’re going to do it”. Step-by-step. “We most likely additionally want to speak concerning the treaty, however let’s talk about our request first.”
With an opt-out on European asylum and migration coverage, a member state doesn’t have to stick to EU guidelines however might pursue its personal coverage. For an opt-out, or distinctive place, the EU treaty should be amended. All member states should additionally conform to an opt-out. That’s at present thought-about not possible.
(October 8, 2024)