Hungarian premier links French unrest to stricter EU migration stance

Hungarian Prime Minister Magyar Péter posted on Facebook, citing disturbing videos from France that show historic buildings damaged, hundreds of police officers hurt, and extensive material loss due to escalating vandalism and violence. He framed the unrest as a clear sign of Europe’s current crisis and used it to explain Hungary’s resolve to keep the toughest migration measures and to protect its external borders. Magyar praised the recent EU summit for revealing a broad European awakening against past permissive policies, hoping the change is not too late.

He distinguished peaceful, lawful protests from criminal acts, labeling the latter as serious offenses. Concluding, he pledged Hungary’s full solidarity with the French nation and reaffirmed the country’s commitment to safeguarding Europe for future generations.