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Our researchers and analysts are regular guests on electronic media programmes interested in our activities and are often interviewed in the written press. Their articles for various newspapers can also be found here.

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Magyarország jelentős szerepet vállal a humanitárius katasztrófa enyhítésében
Kossuth Rádió Európai IdőMigrációkutató Intézet

The leadership of the European Union is tied down by war-related measures rather than by solutions to irregular migration

Our senior analyst Márk Vargha told Kossuth Radio’s European Time programme that although the French EU Presidency started the first half of the year with ambitious plans, the Russian-Ukrainian war overrode them and failed to make sufficient progress towards a solution. Photo: MTV  

2022. July 16.
Augusztustól megindul a határvadászok toborzása
M1, Ma esteMigrációkutató Intézet

Recruitment of “border hunters” starts in August

It was published in the Official Hungarian Gazette: you can apply to become a “border hunter” from 1 August. Those serving at the “border hunter” regiment of Rapid Response and Special Police Service will be contracted for a fixed term of three years. Klaudia Tóth, our researcher, spoke about the issue on the evening show […]

2022. July 12.
Válságok, konfliktusok és migráció: mi vár a Közel-Keletre?
Karc FMMigrációkutató Intézet

On the report of the UNHCR

Our researcher Meszár Tárik told Karc FM that the UNHCR report for 2021 shows that last year there were 89.3 million people displaced worldwide. They mainly left their homes due to persecution, conflict, violence, human rights violations, serious disruptions to public order and the negative consequences of climate change. Photo: mandiner.hu

2022. July 07.
Fegyveres összecsapás zajlott le két migránsbanda között Szabadka mellett
Kossuth Rádió, Jó reggelt, MagyarországMigrációkutató Intézet

Armed clash between two migrant gangs near Subotica

Our researcher Klaudia Tóth said on the morning show of the Kossuth Radio that the number of attempts to enter the southern border exceeded 103,000. According to Frontex, the Western Balkan route to Hungary is under huge migratory pressure. And the shootings linked to migrant gangs near Subotica raise the question: why do people seeking […]

2022. July 04.
Eltörölné az iszlám államvallást Tunézia elnöke
mandiner.huMigrációkutató Intézet

Tunisia’s president wants to abolish the Islamic State religion

Commenting on the changes in Tunisia, Sayfo Omar, senior researcher at the Migration Research Institute, told Mandiner: “The Tunisian president is aware that the society is religious, so like all Arab leaders, he needs legitimacy from the religious elite. As in other Arab countries, Tunisia has a ministry of religion, and loyal sheiks issue their […]

2022. June 30.
A várhatóan fokozódó migrációs nyomás kezelése érdekében állítja fel a kormány az új határvédelmi szervezetet
Kossuth Rádió, Jó reggelt, Magyarország!Migrációkutató Intézet

The government is setting up a new additional border control service to deal with the expected increase in migration pressure

Our senior analyst, Márk Vargha, said on the morning show of Kossuth Radio that it is probably no coincidence that the Hungarian government has decided to set up a new additional border control service now, as the passing of the pandemic and the unfolding food crisis will together result in a sharp increase in migration […]

2022. June 29.
Fokozódhat a migrációs nyomás
M1, Ma reggelMigrációkutató Intézet

Migration pressure may increase

Our senior analyst Márk Vargha said on the morning show of the M1 TV channel that the migration pressure on the Western Balkan route and other routes indicates that the two-year downward trend caused by the epidemic has ended, with more people wanting to get to Europe. Photo: M1

2022. June 26.
„Heteink vannak hátra” — háborúkról, éhínségről, Afrikáról
Heti Válasz podcastMigrációkutató Intézet

“We have weeks to go” – on wars, famine, Africa

Viktor Marsai, director of the Migration Research Institute, said in a podcast at “Heti Válasz” that the war in Ukraine has created a “perfect storm” in Africa, which could also affect our lives. Tens of millions of people are at risk of starvation, with millions of people already migrating across the continent, and Europe is […]

2022. June 22.
Az uniós vezetők már nem ragaszkodnak a migránsok szétosztásához
Kossuth Rádió, Jó Reggelt, Magyarország!Migrációkutató Intézet

EU leaders no longer insist on distributing migrants

Our senior researcher Sayfo Omar said ont he morning show of the Kossuth Radio that signs indicate that EU leaders are no longer insisting on the distribution of migrants. Member states can share the burden by contributing financially and by repatriating migrants.

2022. June 15.
Dezső Tamás főigazgatónk biztonságpolitikai előadást tartott Irakban a magyar kontingensnek
honvedelem.huMigrációkutató Intézet

Our director general Tamás Dezső gave a security policy presentation the Hungarian contingent in Iraq

“Migration trends, short- and medium-term forecasts” was the title of a lecture given by Prof. Dr. Tamás Dezső, director general of the Migration Research Institute, to the staff of the Hungarian Defence Forces Iraqi Training and Assurance Contingent (MH IKBK) on 12 June.

2022. June 13.
Nincs európai jólét Irán hozzájárulása nélkül
mandiner.hu, PrecedensMigrációkutató Intézet

No European prosperity without Iran’s contribution

The importance of the Strait of Hormuz in Iran’s strategic thinking can not be overestimated: the region is a chokepoint for global oil supply. If it falls, it could topple the whole oil-based welfare house of cards. Blanka Kovács, our junior researcher, writes.

2022. June 09.
Az ENSZ határozottan ellenzi az illegális határátlépők áttelepítéséről szóló brit-ruandai egyezséget
Karc FMMigrációkutató Intézet

The UN strongly opposes the British-Rwanda agreement on the resettlement of illegal border crossers

Viktor Marsai, research director of the Migration Research Institute, told Karc FM that the double standard is illustrated by the fact that while the UK-Rwanda agreement has been heavily criticised, the UN-Rwanda agreement on the reception of asylum seekers has not been attacked. Photo: shutterstock.com

2022. June 09.
400 millió ember élelmezésbiztonságát veszélyezteti az ukrajnai gabonaexport kiesése
M1, Ma esteMigrációkutató Intézet

Food security for 400 million people threatened by loss of grain exports from Ukraine

Before the war, African countries imported 44% of their wheat from Ukraine and Russia. Ukraine alone produced enough grain for 400 million people. If ships loaded with grain are still unable to leave Ukrainian ports, the food supply of hundreds of millions of people could become unmanageable,” said our researcher Klaudia Tóth on the evening […]

2022. June 01.
Óriási nyomás alatt az amerikai határ
mandiner.huMigrációkutató Intézet

The US border under enormous pressure

The southern border of the United States is simultaneously under record migration and drug smuggling pressure. The US agencies lack the capacity to do everything, and Mexican authorities and population movements are being controlled by increasingly organised cartels. Kristóf György Veres, our senior researcher wrote in the Mandiner weekly. Photo: shutterstock.com

2022. June 01.
Mit ér a voks a cédrusok földjén?  Libanon választott
mandiner.huMigrációkutató Intézet

WHAT IS A VOTE WORTH IN THE LAND OF CEDARS? LEBANON ELECTED

The first parliamentary elections in Lebanon after the political crisis of 2019 and the huge explosion in August 2020 brought the loss of ground for Hezbollah and its allies. Our senior researcher Sayfo Omar reports from the ground in the Mandiner weekly. Photo: shutterstock.com

2022. May 25.
Frontex: egyre több migráns érkezik az afrikai régiókból
Kossuth Rádió, Jó reggelt, MagyarországMigrációkutató Intézet

FRONTEX: INCREASING NUMBERS OF MIGRANTS FROM AFRICAN REGIONS

Klaudia Tóth, our researcher, said on the morning show of the Kossuth Radio that the growing food shortage due to the conflict in Ukraine, in addition to social and security issues, is adding another driving force to African migration movements.  

2022. May 24.
Fegyverkezik a világ — rekordot döntött a védelmi kiadások mértéke 2021-ben
Karc FMMigrációkutató Intézet

ARMING THE WORLD – RECORD DEFENCE SPENDING IN 2021

Klaudia Tóth, our researcher, told Karc FM that the world’s countries spent around $2 113 billion on military investments, arms purchases, research and development programmes last year.

2022. May 17.
Workshop on the innovation potential of Central Europe
Konrad Adenauer StiftungMigrációkutató Intézet

Workshop on the innovation potential of Central Europe

The Konrad Adenauer Stiftung and the GLOBSEC co-organised a workshop on the innovation potential of Central Europe. Participants of the workshop sought answers to the questions of how the region can benefit from promoting innovation. Our researcher, Klaudia Tóth has also presented her ideas on this topic. Photo: KAS

2022. May 16.
Szabadulnának a franciáktól az egykori gyarmatok
Magyar NemzetMigrációkutató Intézet

The former colonies would free from the French

One by one, the former African colonies are turning against France: some have already overthrown the pro-French power in a coup, others are still “just” burning flags. But the departure of the French could lead to more chaos in the Sahel, from which only terrorists could benefit. Viktor Marsai, research director at the Migration Research […]

2022. May 16.
Szomáliában 360 ezer gyerek halhat éhen — az orosz-ukrán háborúnak súlyos következményei vannak Afrikában
Képmás magazinMigrációkutató Intézet

360 000 children in Somalia may die of starvation – the war between Russia and Ukraine has serious consequences in Africa

The Russian-Ukrainian war is further aggravating the situation of the people of Africa: 28 million people in West Africa and 13 million in East Africa are projected to be in need of basic services. By June, this number could rise to 37 million in the West and 20 million in the East, with 360,000 children […]

2022. May 13.
Nem mindegy, hogy valaki a háború elől menekül, vagy csak jobban akar élni
Origo.huMigrációkutató Intézet

Whether you are fleeing war or just want to live better

Viktor Marsai, research director at the Migration Research Institute and Szabolcs Janik, deputy director, gave an interview to Origo.hu. Our deputy director pointed out that it is difficult to say clearly who is leaving for what. Of course, even during the migration crisis of 2015, there were those whose lives were actually in danger in […]

2022. May 09.
Svédország szigorított migrációs politikáján
Karc FMMigrációkutató Intézet

Sweden is tightened its migration policy

Our senior researcher Sayfo Omar pointed out on Karc FM that Sweden has tightened its migration policy dramatically in recent years. However, the integration of immigrants who are already there remains a challenge for the state.  

2022. May 03.
A legális migrációs csatornák kiszélesítése is az asztalon van az EU-ban
Karc FM, HangolóMigrációkutató Intézet

Widening legal migration channels is also on the table in EU

At the end of April, the European Commission proposed changes to two directives aimed at simplifying and widening existing legal immigration channels. The proposals are part of the Commission’s migration and asylum package, presented in autumn 2020, which has been little discussed during the Covid crisis. “The majority have already arrived legally in the European […]

2022. May 02.
Májusban fordulat állhat be az ukrajnai hadműveletekben
InfoRádióMigrációkutató Intézet

May could bring a turnaround in operations in Ukraine

The Republicon Institute organised a conference on the Russian-Ukrainian war entitled War in the Neighbourhood. Among other things, invited experts discussed how a change at the top could stop the war in Ukraine. Viktor Marsai, research director of the Migration Research Institute, said that it would be unacceptable for Moscow to integrate Ukraine into European […]

2022. April 29.
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