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French leader Marine Le Pen explored Budapest – PHOTOS, VIDEOS
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The leader of the French National Rally arrived in Budapest on Monday to meet Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Tuesday.
Orbán met Le Pen and Katalin Novák, Fidesz’ vice-president for foreign relations, in the Carmelite Church of Buda. On Friday, Bertalan Havasi, the Prime Minister’s press chief, informed 24 that
the politicians planned to discuss among other things, the concept and future of a European Union built on strong nation-states and the migration crisis.
In July, 15 democratic right-wing parties, including Hungarian Fidesz, Polish Law and Justice, French National Rally and the Freedom Party of Austria, signed a declaration with the aim of reforming the EU. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Marine Le Pen also talked about the further strengthening of this movement and need for the renewal of the European right wing.
The protection of sovereignty
Viktor Orbán mentioned that there were several attempts to crucify Hungary in the European Parliament, writes Origo. He emphasised that
when Hungary was wrongfully attacked in the EP, Marine Le Pen and her party stood by us.
The Hungarian Prime Minister also explained that Hungary is opposed to any kind of European superstate that is being built in Brussels. The EU is moving from the direction of transnational cooperation to federalism and thinks that it can centralise power in Brussels, said Le Pen. She emphasised the importance of protecting European sovereignty and that nations have a right to their constitutional identity.
According to Express.co.uk,
the meeting of the two “eurosceptic politicians” is a “worrying sign for the European Union”.
Chris Perry, former British Navy Admiral, explained that if Le Penn will get into power, she will need allies who are fairly sceptical about the EU. He added that Le Pen will most likely will use Britain as an example of a country taking charge of the country’s own destiny.
Le Pen’s last photo and video brings back bittersweet memories of my Father’s love for “cigányzene”. English translation of “cigányzene” doesn’t do it justice because it is more than Gypsy music. I would translate it, Hungarian Gypsy music.
For centuries, this art form was part of Hungarian and Gypsy culture. Hungarians loved it. Sadly, it is a dying art.
My favorite is: Bessenyei Ferenc: Nótás kedvű volt az apám.
Touching Story – Istvan.
Appreciated.
It would be educational and a musical delight for us – to go and hear a performance of this Historical – Hungarian Gypsy music.
Trust we get an opportunity at some stage, but possible, it will be advertised/promoted in Hungarian.
Where there is a Will – there is a Way ///
Thanks István for sharing part of your history. I’ve just listened to it on YouTube. My neighbour plays a lot of this music whilst seeing to his grapes or working in his garden. I have no idea of the lyrics, catch some familiar words now and then, but it’s nice to listen to when I’m outside too.