Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban bans 'Islamisation'
Viktor Orban: 'To be clear and unequivocal, I can say that Islamisation is constitutionally banned in Hungary'
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.The ‘Islamnisation’ of Hungary has been banned by its Prime Minister.
Speaking in parliament on Monday to celebrate the fifth anniversary of Hungary’s new constitution, Viktor Orban said the document’s primary aim was to secure Hungarian language and culture.
The premier said the constitution meant the Hungarian government had to oppose any kind of mass migration that would imperil those principles.
He said: “We have the right to choose whom we wish to live together with and whom we do not wish to live together with.
“To be clear and unequivocal, I can say that Islamisation is constitutionally banned in Hungary.
“It is reasonable to expect illegal immigrants to be sent back without delay to safe transit countries or to their countries of origin if the latter are safe.”
A razor-wire fence was built by Hungary along its border with Serbia last year to stop migrants from entering its borders to pass through to other European countries.
It is planning to hold a referendum on the EU-quota of migrants, with the question: “Do you want the EU to prescribe the mandatory relocation of non-Hungarian citizens to Hungary without the approval of the Hungarian parliament?”
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments