EU Affairs Minister Slams Misguided Policies
Hungary’s EU Presidency under Minister of European Union Affairs János Bóka saw significant progress in key areas, with cooperation with previous presidencies and new contacts contributing to success. The Budapest Declaration outlined specific tasks for EU institutions, such as reducing over-regulation by 25% and addressing high energy prices, marking a significant political achievement.
Minister Bóka highlighted the ongoing competitiveness crisis in the EU, citing a loss of international markets and diminished global income share. He criticized the EU’s engagement in trade wars and pursuit of a European green policy without an industrial counterpart, warning of potential stagnating jobs and uncompetitive wages.
The minister also addressed concerns over the Erasmus affair, calling it a “sad and worrying” example of EU dysfunction and condemning actions against Hungary as “manifestly illegal and discriminatory.” He emphasized the need for the EU to return to the principles of its founding treaties and focus on collaboration with member states, stressing the importance of respecting member states’ sovereignty in decision-making.
