Budapest Beacon readers wishing to understand the Hungarian government’s position on the refugee crisis may care to peruse the following articles appearing on the government’s English-language website since the beginning of September.

We encourage our readers to look beyond the headlines, lest they get the impression that Hungary’s foreign policy is facing an unprecedented public relations disaster.  

Without wishing in any way to prejudice readers, we note that when the government isn’t complaining about being attacked by foreign governments, the media and international organizations, it sends mixed messages such as “We are in the same boat as Austria” and “Hungary and Serbia are in the same shoes“.

• Stop criticising Hungary! – Foreign Minister tells Croatian PM
• Experimental barbed wire fence along Slovenia-Hungarian border
• We have no problem with the immigrants, but with those who send and entice them
• Hungary submits official complaint to Swedish foreign ministry
• Hungarian Government regards quota system as grossly mistaken
• Countries who comply with regulations under attack in EU
• Hungary earned its place in the EU on account of its performance and history
• Ukraine should respect European standards!
• Today Bavaria’s borders are being defended by Hungary
• Hungary and Serbia are in the same shoes
• Hungary’s Ambassador to Zagreb submits letter of protest to the Croatian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• Péter Szijjártó rejects statements by Croatian Prime Minister
• Victor Ponta is continuously defaming Hungary
• We need the army for protection of the Croatian and Slovenian sections of border
• Hungary has a duty to protect its borders and ensure the country’s security
• It is Hungary’s historic and moral obligation to protect Europe
• EU must provide for the protection of its external borders
• Croatian claims are downright lies
• Croatia let Hungary down
• Péter Szijjártó consults with his Croatian counterpart
• Those who attack the border commit an act of terrorism
• The Croatian Prime Minister’s behaviour is pathetic
• The human traffickers have defeated Croatia
• Construction of border fence on Croatian section has begun
• Foreign Minster [sic] rejects criticism of Hungary
• Péter Szijjártó rejects statement by Dutch Foreign Minister
• Croatian immigration system has collapsed
• Statement by UN High Commissioner unacceptable
• Border fence is the only effective means of defence
• Hungary was victim of pre-meditated attack
• Hungarian Defence Forces redeploy additional forces to South-Western Hungary
• Hungarian police officers have been brutally attacked at Röszke
• UN Secretary General’s statement is bizarre and outrageous
• Hungary acts in accordance with all European laws
• Order restored at Röszke border crossing station
• Armed migrants attack Röszke border crossing station
• Fence to be built on some sections of Croatian border as well
• Romanian politicians have entangled themselves in a spiral of lies
• Connie Mack appointed Hungary’s American public advocate
• We are experiencing a crisis of liberal identity
• Romanian Chargé d’affaires summoned to Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• Péter Szijjártó rejects foreign statements
• Government declares state of crisis due to mass migration in two counties
• Security fence to be constructed along Hungarian-Romanian border
• The migration problem must be handled outside Europe
• There can be no refugee camp in Hungary
• Persistent migrant influx may prompt amendment of the 2015 Budget
• We do not want a global mass migration to change our country
• We all feel sympathy for the migrants, but we must act
• Hungary is a welcoming country
• Hungary will continue to fully adhere to EU law
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs summons Austrian Ambassador
• Péter Szijjártó rejects criticism from German Vice-Chancellor
• Austrian Chancellor’s statement not worthy of a leading European politician
• Hotspots are not a solution
• Next Tuesday Government to discuss declaring state of emergency
• Hungarian and Serbian interior ministers discuss the handling of the migration situation
• The reasons for migration must also be tackled, not only the consequences
• There is a strong international media campaign underway against Hungary
• Refugees should be helped to stay where they are
• Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade rejects comments by Swedish Prime Minister
• Threatening to withdraw funding is unethical
• Solidarity means that we protect our shared borders
• Conflicts should be handled where they emerge
• Minister of Defence Csaba Hende resigns
• The refugees are not seeking political asylum
• Hungary is fully adhering to all EU regulations
• Austrian Chancellor venting his anger on Hungary
• Last night’s events are the result of irresponsible statements and failed EU politics
• If we do not protect our borders, tens of millions of migrants will come
• We are not facing a refugee issue in Europe
• If we cannot observe the Schengen regulations, we shall be left out
• Hungary continues to be committed to protecting its borders
• Hungary should not be criticised for doing its duty
• No excuse for discrimination and persecution
• Viktor Orbán holds talks on migration crisis with Prime Minister of Serbia
• Those who are overwhelmed cannot offer shelter to anyone
• Some European leaders are acting contrary to European values and interests
• Hungary rejects claims of not taking proper action
• Austrian Chancellor’s statement is disappointing and incomprehensible
• Further millions could set off for Europe
• Hungary continues to be a safe travel destination