Hungarian PM says Europe ‘cannot build its future on immigration

Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orban has again spoken out against the influx of migrants into Europe, saying it will not solve the continent’s problems.

The outspoken leader said that efforts should be made instead to encourage European families to have more children who can help the region prepare for the future.

Orban, who has characterized this year’s migrant crisis as a deliberate left-wing conspiracy designed to erode European identities, said that bringing in new immigrants won’t help with Europe’s ageing populations and economic stagnation.

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HUNGARY’S RULING PARTY: WE WILL FIGHT AGAINST THE EU REFUGEE QUOTA

We will fight against the quota system bringing about the “compulsory settlement” of migrants because we must protect Europe”, the spokesman said on Kossuth Rádió’s morning news programme on Wednesday.

On Tuesday, Parliament voted on a draft proposal in rejection of the quota system, he revealed, adding that this was not supported by left-wing parties. The Left would still allow migrants into the country in unbridled numbers despite this causing “grave harm” to Hungary, he insisted. Read more