The Head of State is completing his tour of Europe this Monday in Budapest before assuming the presidency of the European Union. Eight minutes of joint statements, a handshake, but no real dialogue.
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Hungarian pro-Orban press in the front row, wall of cameras, the other journalists in the background. Statements and no questions during the meeting between Viktor Orban and Emmanuel Macron, Monday, December 13 in Budapest. The Hungarian President greets his host and speaks of respect: “We are going to be able to come to an understanding,” he said, “because we love our countries respectively. Because we want to strengthen Europe”.
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The French head of state, who is completing his tour of Europe in Hungary before taking the rotating presidency of the European Union on January 1, 2022, “his dear Viktor”. “We have political disagreements which are known, but we have the will to work together for this Europe and to be loyal partners”, declares Emmanuel Macron.
The French president accelerates on the subjects which annoy: “Respect for the rule of law and fundamental rights, for media pluralism and the fight against discrimination is at the heart of the European project. But I also believe in two things. First, the need to respect each of the Member States and to understand how these tensions arise and to find through discussion a path that allows us all to hold together, faithful to our project and respectful of one another. “
A pragmatic speech to advance the files of the French Presidency of the Union. Defense Europe, energy independence, climate defense … Eight minutes of joint declaration shows in hand. Hi in front of the camera. Emmanuel Macron keeps his hand in his pocket. Viktor Orban hands him his. Photo of the handshake. After this quick meeting with his counterpart, Emmanuel Macron met the leaders of the Hungarian opposition on Monday afternoon.