Hungary and France do not agree on everything, but France is a loyal partner – Neokohn
Common European thinking is needed for better protection of the external borders and joint action, the President of the French Republic said in a press statement held together with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in Budapest on Monday.
Emmanuel Macron said: Hungary and France do not agree on everything, but France is a loyal partner and pro-European.
Patriotism and respect for each other in relations with the countries are important, added the head of state, who emphasized the importance of the European Union’s defense policy and building common capabilities in connection with European sovereignty, and thanked Hungary for participating in the fight against terrorism in France.
He mentioned the space industry and energy sovereignty as a meeting point for the two countries, which they want to achieve by reducing gas imports through nuclear energy.
However, there are differences of opinion, said Emmanuel Macron, who said it was important to respect media pluralism and the rule of law, as well as to seek a compromise dialogue.
Referring to the planned talks with the Visegrád heads of government, he said that there would be an opportunity to discuss, among other things, the issue of digitization, which will be an important goal of the French presidency starting on 1 January, migration policy and the rule of law.
The French presidency will have two important elements: a debate on how European projects can engage young people through university programs and how the economy can flourish, Emmanuel Macron said.
He said: these are the European committees, especially in the dialogue with the European Commission, for the purposes of which faithful, respectful solutions must be found.