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“Immigration is today one of the most important issues in the European Union” – said at a press conference Szíjjártó. He stressed that EU countries are trying to find a solution to this situation, but Hungary can not afford to constantly wait.
“We are talking about along the border with a length of 175 kilometers, whose physical closure may occur through the construction for a four-fence” – explained the Foreign Minister. He emphasized that the Hungarian government ordered the interior minister sealing the border with Serbia and the preparation of plans to build a fence until next week. According to Hungarian website Portfolio erect such a fence could cost in terms of at least 96 million euros.
Szíjjártó stressed that in choosing to build the fence, Hungary does not violate EU law; He recalled that a similar solution already decided Bulgaria and Greece (on the border with Turkey).
The possibility of closing the border with Serbia last week said Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban. “It is not appropriate when we refer refugees should be detained on the territory of Serbia” – said the head of the Hungarian government, adding that “immigration is dangerous.”
The Hungarian government, which belong to the Schengen area, also decided that all EU member states and candidate countries to the EU deems it so. safe countries. As a result, Hungary would not need to take those asylum seekers from Serbia and Greece, which in the light of EU rules do not have the infrastructure that guarantees the safety of refugees – agency notes the AP.
The Premier of Serbia, Aleksandar Vuczić expressed “surprise and shock” because of Hungary’s decision to close the border. “Putting the walls is not a solution. Serbia will not be responsible for the situation created by the migrants, we are (for them), only a transit country. Is Serbia is responsible for the crisis in Syria?” – He asked rhetorically head of the government in Belgrade.
“Is Serbia for its part, has erected walls (border) with Macedonia and Bulgaria?” – He added. For these countries to Serbia penetrate illegal immigrants headed for the wealthy countries of Western Europe. “Serbia will not build walls, not to isolate” – Vuczić said, adding that he does not understand the decision of Hungary and intends to talk about the case with “our partners in the EU”.
July 1 is to be held Hungarian-Serbian intergovernmental summit devoted to the immigration crisis.
Croatian media write, in turn, that the closure of the Hungarian-Serbian border running through the Balkans will change the trail, where immigrants trying to get into the EU. When the state border with Hungary fence, the route can lead through Croatia – emphasizes the newspaper.
The number of refugees in Hungary increased from 2 thousand. in 2012. to 54 thousand. This year, what makes this country is in second place in the EU (after Sweden) in terms of number of refugees taken in relation to population. According to the Hungarian authorities, 95 per cent. newcomers enters the country through the border with Serbia, which is not a member of the EU.
In January and February this year. Hungary leaked thousands of Kosovars, which forced exodus bad economic situation of the country.
Since the beginning of the year for asylum in Hungary it has asked more than 50 thousand. refugees, compared to 43 thousand. throughout 2014. and 2157 in 2012. These are mainly fleeing the war in the country the Syrians, Iraqis, and Afghans. Practically, these people quickly leave for the West, not waiting to submit their applications for asylum. Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Liechtenstein made it clear that they plan to return to Hungary at least 15 thousand. such migrants. (PAP)
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