“Shocking videos and images are reaching us from France.” In the aftermath of the riots of October 17, Peter Magyar suggests that urban violence in France stems from waves of migration absorbed by the country. “In the face of this senseless destruction and unjustified violence, it is perhaps now clear to all why Hungary stands for the strictest possible approach to migration, and why we will not weaken our border protection or our immigration policy, no matter the pressure.”he tweeted.
The head of government, whose victory over Viktor Orban last April was hailed by French centrists, welcomes European awareness on the migration issue: “I am delighted that the current European summit has clearly shown that the vast majority of European countries have woken up and want to break with the permissive policies of the past. (…) It is also our responsibility to help preserve our continent as the most beautiful place in the world for our children and our grandchildren. »
Saturday October 17, more than 2,000 people were arrested during the violence that occurred on the sidelines of demonstrations in France, according to a report from the authorities published at 1 p.m. this Sunday. More than 600 police officers, gendarmes and firefighters were injured, while acts of vandalism and looting increased: 1,500 traders were affected and many public buildings were damaged. The Minister of the Interior questioned ultra-left thugs “extremely violent”who were joined during the afternoon by looters and “offenders of opportunity”.
This violence, of which the fire at Limoges town hall constitutes one of the most striking images, provoked strong reactions in Europe – and beyond: Donald Trump and Nayib Bukele delivered, on X, their analysis of the state of France in the light of the riots.
