VOICED : Tension en la frontera con Hungria tras cierre de frontera

Hungary has closed its border with Serbia, blocking migrants and arresting those damaging the border fence. New laws impose prison sentences for such actions. Hungary is also enhancing security and plans to build a new fence along the Romanian border. Other European countries, including Slovakia, the Czech Republic, and Poland, are considering similar border closures amid the refugee crisis. Despite the influx of refugees, mainly from Syria, the EU has failed to implement mandatory quotas for accepting additional refugees, and the flow of people seeking a better life in Europe continues.

What action did Hungary take to prevent migrants from entering through Serbia?

• Provided free transportation

• Blocked a breach in the fence

• Built a bridge

• Opened new border checkpoints

What consequence do migrants face for damaging the Hungarian border fence?

• Five years in prison

• Community service

• Fines

• Deportation

What additional measure did Hungary announce to control migrant entry?

• Building a new fence with Romania

• Increasing train services

• Providing work permits

• Opening more refugee camps

Which countries besides Hungary announced intentions to close their borders?

• France and Italy

• Slovakia and Poland

• Spain and Portugal

• Norway and Sweden

What was the outcome of the EU's attempt to implement mandatory refugee quotas?

• Successful implementation

• Partial agreement

• Complete failure

• Postponed decision