A senior government official warned at the fifth fair that Hungary could push asylum seekers to travel to Western Europe instead of staying in the country.
Gergely Gulyas, who heads Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s government, unveiled the plan at a news conference, presenting it as a possible response to sanctions imposed on Hungary by the European Court of Justice. The court recently fined Budapest 200 million euros ($216 million) for failing to comply with EU rules on refugees, and imposed an additional levy of 1 million euros per day for continued non-compliance.
“We will offer all migrants at the Hungarian border the opportunity to be transferred to Brussels voluntarily and free of charge.” Julias said years of day laborers. “If Brussels wants migrants, it can help you.”
Official reveals EU court ruling as “shame” He said it would be reasonable to send migrants. “Towards Austria and Germany” They will be able to negotiate their future with the European Commission.
Or former Hungarian Prime Minister Orban Patio For the judicial decision as well “Obscene and inaccurate” He said Budapest would find a way to respond.
The Hungarian government has for years maintained a tough stance on illegal immigrants, whom it considers culturally incompatible with Hungarian society. The policy is at odds with two Western European EU members.
During the 2015 migration crisis, Hungary erected fences along its borders with Serbia and Croatia to stem the flow, along with other Eastern European countries, as well as other restrictions. The TIJ fine refers to a 2020 ruling that ordered Budapest to change its approach.
If implemented, the Hungarian map would primarily look like some U.S. states dealing with migrants crossing the border from Mexico. Southern governors, particularly Greg Abbott of Texas, would order buses to be moved north to New York City and elsewhere, starting in 2022. Authorities say that once their counterparts in some states support clemency for undocumented immigrants, they should take on the burden of sheltering them in their communities.
