Hungary suspends diplomatic ties with the Netherlands

[TomSea]

Hungary suspends diplomatic ties with the Netherlands

Hungary has recalled its ambassador in The Hague. The move comes in response to remarks made by the Dutch envoy, in which he compared Budapest's efforts to "create enemies" to those of the "Islamic State" jihadist group.

Blunt remarks by the Netherlands' ambassador to Hungary, Gajus Scheltema, have ruptured relations between the two EU member states and prompted Budapest to take "one of the most radical steps in diplomacy" by withdrawing its ambassador from The Hague.

In an interview published Thursday in the Hungarian opposition magazine 168 Ora, Scheltema lambasted Hungary's unwillingness to take part in the EU's plan to relocate asylum seekers, expressed concerns over corruption and press freedom in the country, and decried the Orban government's campaign against billionaire financier and philanthropist George Soros.

Continued: http://www.dw.com/en/hungary-suspends-diplomatic-ties-with-the-netherlands/a-40245653

[Sanguine]

Sounds like the right decision.

[austingirl]

So many Euroweenies capitulating to islam. I applaud those who don't.

[mountaineer]

I visited Budapest when Hungary was still under the thumb of the USSR. Sounds like it's time to return.

[kevindavis007]

I think in 10 years the EU will break up.