Hungary suspends EU asylum rule stating
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Hungary has suspended a key EU rule that says it must take back asylum seekers who first enter Hungary but travel on to other countries.
A government spokesman said the decision had been made because Hungary is overburdened by illegal immigration.
The announcement comes just days after Hungary announced a plan to erect a border fence against migrants.
Hungarian officials say that more than 60,000 people have entered the country illegally this year.
'Fast action'
"Hungary has used up the capacities at its disposal," said a Hungarian government spokesman on Tuesday.
"The situation requires fast action; in this escalated situation Hungary needs to take a move ahead of EU decisions."