Hungary warns EU migration pact will erode national control

Fidesz MP Németh Balázs told a Facebook audience that joining the European Union’s migration pact would hand over decision‑making to Brussels and strip Hungary of its ability to set its own migration policy. He warned that a new wave of migrants could arrive from Libya and cited Poland’s experience as a non‑model. The remarks were made as a protest march against the pact took place in Budapest.

Other political voices in Hungary have echoed concerns that the government’s stance could trigger rule‑of‑law disputes with the EU, potentially leading to a freeze of European funds, as highlighted by Politico. Critics described the administration as a “TikTok‑government” and raised issues ranging from education reforms to broader accusations of reviving authoritarian practices reminiscent of the Rákosi era.