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Hungary's Orbán Threatens to Transport Migrants to Brussels Amid €200 Million EU Fines

Oct 6, 2024, 08:29 AM

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has issued a stern warning to the European Union, stating that if the EU continues to impose fines on Hungary for not allowing illegal migrants into the country, Hungary will begin transporting migrants to Brussels. This statement follows the EU's decision to fine Hungary €200 million for its refusal to open its borders. Orbán's comments have sparked significant controversy and highlight ongoing tensions between Hungary and EU bureaucrats over immigration policies. Orbán emphasized that Hungary will not withdraw from Brussels but aims to 'occupy' it, reclaiming it for the European people. The situation underscores the deepening divide within the EU over migration and border control policies.