The News Agents Keir Starmer: the immigration experiment is over
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May 12, 2025 
Zoltan Kovac, Hungary's State Secretary for International Communications and Relations, discusses his government's controversial stance within the EU. The conversation dives into Hungary's complex relationship with Russia and Ukraine, illuminating their accusations of espionage. Kovac also critiques the EU's handling of organized crime in Ukraine as it seeks accession. Meanwhile, the spotlight turns to Keir Starmer's dramatic shift in immigration policy, echoing previous hardline rhetoric and raising questions about its impact on vulnerable sectors like healthcare.
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Hungary's Ukraine Conflict View
- Hungary seeks to maintain peace by keeping communication open with Russia, avoiding ultimatums.
- The government stresses minority rights and shows distrust toward Ukraine's handling of ethnic Hungarian populations.
Advise Gradual Peace Talks
- Avoid ultimatums in peace negotiations since dialogue and gradual trust rebuilding are critical.
- Peace efforts must keep communication channels open and be based on honest, consequential interactions.
Hungary-Ukraine Tensions
- Hungary accuses Ukraine of misinformation and hostile attitudes despite Hungary's humanitarian efforts.
- Hungary defends minority Hungarian rights in Ukraine while disputing Ukraine's claims of Hungarian espionage.