Magyar on shocking recordings from France. "Hungary will not relax its immigration policy"

"Shocking videos and photos are coming from France. As a result of the escalation of vandalism and violence that has been taking place in recent days, historic buildings have been destroyed, hundreds of police officers have been injured, and material losses are enormous," Magyar noted.

He added that due to the events, "regardless of any pressure, Hungary will not relax the protection of its external borders or its immigration policy."

Magyar: Let's hope it's not too late

In response to the migration crisis in 2015, during the government of Prime Minister Viktor Orban, a fence was erected on the Hungarian-Serbian border. The current Prime Minister Magyar defends this solution, and before the last EU summit in Brussels he announced that he would seek funds to strengthen the fence and protect the country's borders.

"I am glad that during the EU summit it became clear that the vast majority of Europe has woken up and wants to break with the lenient policies of the past. Let's hope it is not too late. Let it be clear to everyone: peaceful and lawful protest is something completely different from vandalism or violence. The former is a fundamental right, while the latter is a serious crime," the Hungarian Prime Minister wrote on Sunday.

"Europe, which we all love, is in serious trouble today. It is also our duty to help preserve the Old Continent as the most friendly place in the world - for our children and grandchildren. Europe can count on Hungary. I express my full solidarity with the French people," Magyar added.

Bloody clashes in France

High school students in France have led school blockades in recent weeks and, supported by students and trade unions, have organized several demonstrations across the country. The protesters' demands include: improving learning conditions, subsidizing education and increasing the number of teachers, as well as changes in the university recruitment system.

On Saturday, hundreds of thousands of people took part in demonstrations in several cities across the country to oppose the rising cost of living. The demonstrations were overshadowed by attacks on public buildings and acts of looting that occurred in larger cities, including Paris. More than 1,800 people were detained after Saturday's riots, the French Interior Ministry reported.