The migration dispute between Hungary and the European Union (EU) has intensified as the Hungarian government threatens to send migrants directly to Brussels. Gergely Gulyas, head of the Hungarian Presidency, criticized a recent European Court of Justice ruling that fined Hungary 200 million euros for violating EU asylum rules. During a press conference with government spokesperson Eszter Vitalyos, Gulyas accused Brussels of forcing Hungary to accept migrants against its will. He warned that if Hungary is pressured to abandon its border control policies, the government will offer free one-way tickets to Brussels for migrants seeking to enter the EU. Gulyas emphasized that protecting the Schengen borders is crucial for Europe’s security and expressed frustration over the lack of EU support for Hungary’s border protection efforts. The Hungarian government is considering legal options in response to the EU’s actions.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Arakchi issued a stern warning to the UK, Germany, and France, accusing them of making a “new strategic mistake” regarding Tehran’s nuclear program. In a social media post, Arakchi said, “Iran will give a tough and determined response to the violation of its rights,” criticizing the European trio for backing a resolution against Iran at the IAEA Board of Governors.
Arakchi condemned the move as baseless, recalling past disputes in 2005 which led to the expansion of Iran’s uranium enrichment. “Have these three really not learned any lessons in the last twenty years?” he said.
Meanwhile, the IAEA reported on May 31 that Iran’s 60% enriched uranium stockpile had grown from 274.8 kg in February to 408.6 kg by May 17. In response, the UK, Germany, and France are reportedly preparing to refer Iran’s file to the UN Security Council, which could activate the “snapback” mechanism and reimpose UN sanctions.
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