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Hungary approves 'STOP Soros' law, defying EU, rights groups
Reuters ^ | Wednesday, 20 June 2018 14:05 GMT | Marton Dunai

Posted on 06/20/2018 8:36:51 AM PDT by Texas Fossil

BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Hungary’s parliament on Wednesday approved a package of bills that criminalises some help given to illegal immigrants, defying the European Union and human rights groups and narrowing the scope for action by non-governmental organisations (NGOs).

Prime Minister Viktor Orban has been a vocal critic of German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s open-door migrant policy and has led eastern European opposition to EU quotas that aimed to distribute asylum seekers around the bloc.

Orban’s right-wing Fidesz party tightened its grip on parliament in an April election fought on a fiercely anti-immigration platform that demonised U.S. billionaire George Soros and liberal NGOs he backs. Orban accuses Soros of encouraging mass immigration to undermine Europe, a charge Soros denies.

Under the new law, officially called “STOP Soros”, individuals or groups who help migrants not entitled to protection to submit requests for asylum or who help illegal migrants gain status to stay in Hungary will be liable to prison terms.

(Excerpt) Read more at reuters.com ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: diealreadyoldman; eu; hungary; law; stopsoros
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Well, we need to take lessons from Hungary. Soros is a US citizen and should not be allowed to do what he does to destroy US.
1 posted on 06/20/2018 8:36:51 AM PDT by Texas Fossil
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To: Texas Fossil

Isn’t Soros wanted in several Nations?


2 posted on 06/20/2018 8:40:03 AM PDT by PJBankard
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To: Texas Fossil
We should all have that law.
Why is US harboring a wanted criminal?

3 posted on 06/20/2018 8:45:01 AM PDT by BitWielder1 (I'd rather have Unequal Wealth than Equal Poverty.)
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To: Texas Fossil

What a joke. He didn’t become a US citizen until 2014 during the Obama administration. Connect the dots!


4 posted on 06/20/2018 8:45:41 AM PDT by Sacajaweau
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To: Texas Fossil

We need to extradite Soros to any of the countries that he is wanted in.

Eastern Europe still has a survival instinct.


5 posted on 06/20/2018 8:45:43 AM PDT by Lurkinanloomin (Natural Born Citizen Means Born Here of Citizen Parents__Know Islam, No Peace - No Islam, Know Peace)
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To: Texas Fossil

I previously was of the opinion that our government should not be allowed to execute US citizens without a trial, but I will make an exception for George Soros.


6 posted on 06/20/2018 8:49:24 AM PDT by matthew fuller (How many of today's voters have ever seen a half-dollar coin (or silver dollar)?)
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To: Texas Fossil

Wonder how much real estate costs in Hungary.


7 posted on 06/20/2018 8:54:11 AM PDT by Yaelle
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To: Texas Fossil

Surely Soros lied on his citizenship application about his Nazi past. Review that form, find the lie, revoke citizenship and export him to whatever country wants to put him on trial.


8 posted on 06/20/2018 8:57:34 AM PDT by rigelkentaurus
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Well, we need to take lessons from Hungary. Soros is a US citizen and should not be allowed to do what he does to destroy US.

Soros gives $$$$$ to our politicians through lobbyists....I think Secretary Sessions should ask the Congress to stop George Soros' organizations from funding politicians, and make those names public...they are not patriots.

9 posted on 06/20/2018 9:00:38 AM PDT by yoe
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To: rigelkentaurus

One feature of the modern bureaucratic state is the number and complexity of its laws is so great that everybody is guilty of something. So yes, find something to drop on that POS Soros, extradite his stinking butt to Hungary, and prior to that persuade the Hungarians to make sure his sentence for crimes committed there includes a fine equal to his net worth.


10 posted on 06/20/2018 9:03:14 AM PDT by Stosh
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> Wonder how much real estate costs in Hungary. <

Interestingly enough, a foreign national can buy property in Hungary only if that property is in a residential area (city, town, or village). But any property out in the country is off-limits.

I guess Hungary does this to keep its farmland out of foreign hands. And that’s a pretty good idea, if you ask me.


11 posted on 06/20/2018 9:05:27 AM PDT by Leaning Right (I have already previewed or do not wish to preview this composition.)
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To: Leaning Right

Switzerland too. But you can have representative buy on your behalf. Like anywhere.


12 posted on 06/20/2018 9:10:00 AM PDT by Yaelle
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To: Texas Fossil

Hungary taking the lead in showing the world how to deal with illegal aliens. I should go there on holiday sometime.


13 posted on 06/20/2018 9:16:19 AM PDT by AlaskaErik (I served and protected my country for 31 years. Progressives spent that time trying to destroy it.)
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To: Yaelle
First things first.

Yes, real estate in Hungary can be purchased by anyone, but there are certain exceptions For example, foreigners are currently not allowed to purchase agricultural property (See below). You can buy any property classified as residential, which generally means anything within city, town, or village boundaries.Mar 12, 2016 Hunimex - Property in Hungary - FAQs - Hunimex Kft. www.hunimex.com/faq.html

If you are married to a Hungarian citizen and/or are the parent of child who is Hungarian and is a minor and/or hold refugee status, you can make a Citizenship application after 3 years of continuous residence in the country. If you profess yourself to be Hungarian and can verify your ancestors were Hungarian citizens. Hungary Guide: Citizenship, How to become a Hungarian national ... https://www.justlanded.com/english/Hungary/Hungary-Guide/Visas-Permits/Citizenship(I'm in like Flint)

Can Hungarians have dual citizenship? Hungarian citizenship is primarily based upon the principle of jus sanguinis (right of blood). Hungarian citizens are also citizens of the European Union and thus, enjoy free travel and residence in any of the countries that are a part of the EU. Hungary has permitted dual citizenship since January 1, 2011. Dual Citizenship Hungary https://www.dualcitizenship.com/countries/hungari.html

14 posted on 06/20/2018 9:17:58 AM PDT by Mastador1 (I'll take a bad dog over a good politician any day!)
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> But you can have representative buy on your behalf. <

I have relatives in Hungary. And I’ve been told what you just said there. But it’s risky business as the representative - and not you - legally owns the land.


15 posted on 06/20/2018 9:19:37 AM PDT by Leaning Right (I have already previewed or do not wish to preview this composition.)
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To: rigelkentaurus

Agreed.


16 posted on 06/20/2018 9:39:03 AM PDT by kkalman ("You can't get rich in politics unless you are a crook." Pres. Harry S Truman, D.)
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To: rigelkentaurus

If he is truly an ex Nazi, let Israel take care of it. The fact that they have not says something. Moreover, the fact that he has not been brought to the Hague is disturbing for the crimes that he is accused of.


17 posted on 06/20/2018 9:51:10 AM PDT by shanover (...To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them.-S.Adams)
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To: AlaskaErik

Poland, CZ and Hungary know the Consequences of Communism and Socialism.

They know who and what Soros is.


18 posted on 06/20/2018 10:00:01 AM PDT by Texas Fossil ((Texas is not where you were born, but a Free State of Heart, Mind & Attitude!))
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To: yoe

Will Rogers: “We have the best Congress that money can buy.”

Unfortunately, it is still true.


19 posted on 06/20/2018 10:09:36 AM PDT by Texas Fossil ((Texas is not where you were born, but a Free State of Heart, Mind & Attitude!))
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If you help an MS13 gang member illegally cross the US border, you are guilty of aiding and abetting terrorists. And you should be legally liable for any crimes comitted.


20 posted on 06/20/2018 10:11:38 AM PDT by justa-hairyape (The user name is sarcastic. Although at times it may not appear that way.)
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