Hungarian President: Hungarians good crisis managers

Hungarians have good abilities to cope with crises, President Katalin Novák said at a reception held in honour of foreign ambassadors accredited to Hungary, late on Wednesday.

Novák, who was accompanied by István Veres, her husband, said 2022 had been one of the most difficult years but the country could cope with the challenges on a basis of respect and pragmatism.

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Referring to the challenges, the president said the coronavirus pandemic was hopefully over but added that its economic and social ramifications were still to be faced. She mentioned the war in Ukraine, as well as an energy shortage hitting many European countries. She mentioned an increasing migratory pressure on Hungary’s southern borders. She also referred to uncertainty in society and uncompetitive salaries in certain sectors, as well as incessant fights with the European Union’s institutions.