“The Liberals are certain that by joining forces, we can tear down the fence of hate, which Fidesz erected not just on the border but between people as well,” said the Liberal executive.

In an attempt to preserve Hungary as a nation of Hungarians, Fidesz responded that it rejects “the dangerous pro-immigration stance of the left,” saying that the border fence is intended to protect Hungary and Europe and that without it the country would be defenseless against an “illegal migrant invasion.”