Friday, 16 March 2012

Hungarian Prime Minister Denounces EU as Colonialist

'"Hungarians will not live as foreigners dictate, will not give up their independence or their freedom, therefore they will not give up their constitution either," Orban said.

The premier made the remarks on Thursday during a speech to thousands of people who gathered in Budapest’s Kossuth Square to mark the anniversary of the country's 1848 revolution against Habsburg rule.

"Freedom means that we decide about the laws governing our own life, we decide what is important and what isn't. From the Hungarian perspective, with a Hungarian mindset, following the rhythm of our Hungarian hearts. We will not be a colony,” Orban told the cheering crowd.'

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