Hungary’s Orban slams EU migration policy at far-right gathering in France: Video
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has once again lambasted the European Union’s migration policy, which he says threatens the security and cultural integrity of the continent.
His remarks came during a high-profile gathering of Europe’s far-right leaders convened by French National Rally leader Marine Le Pen in the Loiret region south of Paris.
The meeting, held to commemorate the first anniversary of Le Pen’s National Rally’s best-ever performance in European elections, served as a rallying point for anti-immigration forces emboldened by Donald Trump’s return to the White House and recent electoral gains across Europe.
Joining Orban were prominent right-wing figures, including Matteo Salvini, Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and leader of the League party, Santiago Abascal, leader of Spain’s Vox party and Andrej Babis, former Czech Prime Minister.
Speaking at the meeting, Orban reaffirmed his longstanding position that Europe’s migration policy is fundamentally flawed.
"We will not let them destroy our cities and the safety of our streets. We will not let them violate our daughters and our women. We will not allow peaceful citizens to be killed. My friends, we will not stand idly by, pointing at Brussels and international law like losers. We will act. What is happening is not migration, it is an organised exchange of populations intended to replace the cultural bedrock of Europe," he said.
The European Union has long sought to manage migration through a mix of border controls, humanitarian resettlement, and burden-sharing among member states. Key elements include:
- The New Pact on Migration and Asylum proposes mandatory solidarity contributions (either by accepting asylum seekers or financially supporting hosting countries).
- Strengthening external border controls to manage arrivals effectively.
- Partnership agreements with countries of origin and transit to reduce irregular migration flows.
