Fidesz: Prohibiting illegal migration key to saving lives

The way to save the lives of potential migrants is to prohibit illegal migration into Europe, Fidesz MEP Balazs Hidveghi said in Brussels on Thursday. Speaking to Hungarian reporters after a hearing of the European Parliament's civil liberties committee (LIBE) focusing on migration, Hidveghi said Hungary must devote all of its strength and attention to protecting itself from "very dangerous people and very dangerous efforts" supporting immigration. Pro-migrant forces have made no concession whatsoever and have not given up their plans, he said, adding that they are exerting pressure on the opponents of migration. At the hearing, Michael Shotter, the European Commission's director for migration and protection, urged the EC to act in unison to prevent criminal action against civil groups aiding migrants.