In a powerful demonstration of solidarity, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, and Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić convened in Slovakia to address Europe’s escalating migration crisis, particularly along the Western Balkan route. This alliance, as reported by Magyar Nemzet, is resolute in fortifying Europe’s external borders—a commitment that has already led to a remarkable 79% reduction in illegal crossings compared to last year. With such a sharp decline, the three leaders set an example for Europe, showing that resolute action can yield significant results against illegal migration.
Uniting for a Secure Europe
Slovak Prime Minister Fico praised this collaboration, “We were right when we said that the Union’s external borders must be protected and that migrants who have entered the EU should not be distributed throughout Europe,” Fico stated. His call for a robust European response aligns with the urgency shared by Orbán and Vučić, who are focused on enhancing security measures and the stability and sovereignty of their nations.
Orbán echoed Fico’s sentiments, highlighting that the recent decline in illegal migration affirms the effectiveness of strong border policies. With over 3.8 million illegal border-crossing attempts across the EU in recent years—and Hungary experiencing one million of these attempts alone—Orbán remarked, “If we let in a million migrants, it will be a problem.” Since 2015, eight million asylum applications have overwhelmed Europe, straining resources and reducing the EU’s ability to deport individuals, with only a fraction of deportation orders being executed. He noted, “Last year alone, 430,000 deportation decisions were made in the EU, but only 84,000 were carried out,” underscoring the EU’s struggle with deportation inefficiency. This alarming 80% gap in enforcement signals to Orbán that Europe’s migration management is in urgent need of reform. […]
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