A decade after being vilified for sealing its southern border during the migration crisis, Hungary marked the tenth anniversary of the erection of its border fence with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán declaring that the country had “stood firm” where others had faltered.
In a statement issued on Monday, September 15th, Orbán recalled that “Brussels slammed the table and threatened us; Western capitals smeared us,” but argued that Hungary’s resolve had prevented illegal migration and preserved public safety. “Only those we allow may step on Hungarian soil,” he said.
