Orban claims that Caucasian Christians are being substituted in Europe
Date
6/26/2024 8:15:41 AM
(MENAFN) Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has sparked controversy with his assertion that a militant faction of pro-migration politicians is orchestrating the replacement of white European Christians with Muslim immigrants across Europe. Speaking on Kossuth Radio, Orban highlighted what he views as a deliberate demographic shift, where the number of native white, Christian Europeans is diminishing while the population of migrants, particularly those from Muslim backgrounds born in Europe, is rapidly increasing.
Orban singled out German politician Manfred Weber, leader of the centrist European People’s Party (EPP) in the European Parliament, as a key figure responsible for this alleged agenda. He characterized Weber as the driving force behind policies that promote immigration and cultural change within Europe. Orban also criticized European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, whom he described as Weber's subordinate tasked with implementing these policies.
The Hungarian leader's remarks come at a time of heightened political tension within the European Union, following recent parliamentary elections that saw shifts in support toward right-wing parties at the expense of more centrist factions like the Greens. Orban's visit to Berlin to meet with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz underscored his concerns about Germany's demographic transformation due to immigration, lamenting what he perceives as a departure from the country's traditional cultural identity.
Orban's characterization of Europe's evolving demographic landscape as a consequence of misguided immigration policies reflects broader debates over multiculturalism, national identity, and the impact of migration on societal cohesion. As Hungary prepares to assume the European Union Council’s rotating presidency, Orban's statements highlight deep-seated divisions within Europe regarding immigration policy and the future trajectory of European cultural and demographic makeup.
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