Hungary FM: Europe Is Rushing Toward Its Own Destruction

A close alliance has been formed between Austrian and Hungarian patriots to protect Europe from the Brussels policies that are leading to its own destruction, stated Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto after meeting with Walter Rosenkranz, President of Austria's National Council, in Budapest. The two discussed the future of the EU, the war in Ukraine, migration issues, and the state of Austria-Hungary relations.

Walter Rosenkranz, President of Austria’s National Council, and Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto (Source: Facebook/Peter Szijjarto)

No Room for Lecturing

Mutual respect is a key element of bilateral relations, which leaves no room for interference in each other's internal affairs.

It’s clear to us that this good relationship does not allow for lecturing or interfering in each other’s domestic politics,

te Hungarian foreign minister said.

It’s not acceptable to criticize each other, nor to condemn sovereign parliamentary work from across the border,"

he added. Peter Szijjarto also reflected on Austria's domestic political situation in his criticism.

It's especially unacceptable from political forces that, ignoring the will of the people, used hundreds of tricks to prevent the party that won the most votes and had the largest social support in a parliamentary election from participating in the government,

he stressed.

Partnership and Respect Are the Keys to Cooperation

Peter Szijjarto thanked Walter Rosenkranz for his visit and emphasized openness to further cooperation.

We remain fully prepared on our part to continue developing our cooperation with Austria's patriots,

he said. In response to Magyar Nemzet's question, Walter Rosenkranz expressed hope that the negotiations for a casefire in Ukraine would lead to results. Regarding the future of Austria’s governing coalition, he said he sees no clear future, but noted that the country’s economic outlook is worsening. He stated that the coalition’s first major test would come after the upcoming presentation of the budget.

Cover photo: Walter Rosenkranz, President of Austria’s National Council, and  Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto (Source: Facebook/Peter Szijjarto)