Fidesz MEPs voted in favour of China again in the European Parliament
The European Parliament accepted a critical resolution towards China because of the violation of human rights in the country. Based on the text of the resolution, the diplomatic bodies of the EU and the Member States were called to boycott the Winter Olympics of Beijing. However, the MEPs of Fidesz, the major Hungarian government party, were among those who voted against this decision.
According to telex.hu, an EP-resolution called for the diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games, which was accepted 578 to 29 in Strasbourg, while 73 MEPs abstained.
The resolution invites all officials of the EU and the Member States to reject any official invitations to the Winter Olympics in China
until Beijing takes sufficient action to stop the repression of Hong Kong, Tibet, and the Uyghurs.
The resolution contains 28 points condemning the closure of the most popular opposition newspaper of Hong Kong, Apple Daily. Furthermore, they called on Beijing to cease the persecution of some journalists and let free those the regime put behind bars unlawfully.
Interestingly, all parties backed the resolution, so the 29 ‘No’ votes came from non-attached MEPs. Among them, there were the MEPs of Fidesz. The Christian Democrats (KDNP), the minor government party, only have one MEP in the European Parliament. György Hölvényi abstained from the vote.
This is not the first time that Hungary vetoes a joint decision of the European Union.
As we reported in May, the country vetoed the European Union’s aim to jointly criticise an electoral reform introduced in Hong Kong that would majorly quash the city’s democracy movement. Heiko Maas, German Minister of Foreign Affairs, criticised Hungary very harshly for its decision. “It is unacceptable,” he said. The social-democratic German politician also mentioned that this was not the first occasion that Hungary broke the unity of the EU in an issue related to China. He posed a rhetorical question about what the reason for such action might be, but he also went on to answer by saying that the relationship between Hungary and China is good.
One of the harshest Chinese government papers called the EP’s resolution the most radical and extremist collection of ideologies. They also stated that, regardless of what some Western forces wanted, they would not give up their national interests.
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Source: telex.hu, Daily News Hungary
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This comes as no surprise though. China owns Hungary.
Ammunition just continuously grows being directed at Hungary’s – Fidesz Party, under the leadership of the present Prime Minister of Hungary – Victor Orba.
The growing internal knowledge of the citizens of Hungary, our position and reputation in the European Union – the – RELATIONSHIP – of China & Hungary – this subject, the direction of Hungary’s vote – Further – explains the – Factuality – of the “closeness” of the ties and arrangements – between China & Hungary.
Hungary – what a CHALLENGE it has – to stay or even survive as a member of The European Union.
The weight of growing numbers of countries – who are looking at Hungary and appear to vote totally in opposite directions to Hungary – is Frightening.
Prime Minister – Victor Orban – never offers “Mia Culpa” and his platform of disagreements and objections with the European Union over numerous years – back to the time of his first period as Prime Minister of Hungary – long memories DO exist within European Union country members.
Hungary continues to be forced into a corner that sees it either accepting the Rules and Laws of the European Union or to Leave.
The severity – deepening of the rift – distanced and attitude of acceptance by Hungary to the Laws and Rules of The European Union – is beyond reconciliation – under the present Prime Minister – Victor Orban & the Fidesz Political Party – to the finding of a middle ground.
Victor Orban – this – “new strong man of European Politics” – has always preferred – a fight than a good feed //.
The European Union do appear to have called his bluff – waiting, waiting, waiting – till Enough is Enough – but the – FIERECIENESS – they have, in past days – displayed against Victor Orban – Hungary and the Fidesz Party – does appear that – the end is nigh.
This is a time for Hungary – of great CHALLENGE – that the National Elections of May 2022 – will provide the 9.6 million Hungarians – being given – VOICE -through the Rights of Democracy of VOTING – to decide the immediate and FUTURE – of what style of Government – Political Party – they wish Hungary to be Lead and Governed.
It is shameful how the EU is demanding of China the cessation of “repression” towards Hong Kong, Tibet
and Uyghur.
Yet the same EU continues to harass, repress, threaten and suppress its member states and “force them
on their knees”.
Where is the justice here??????
Or is this an obvious display of “double standards”.
Hungary has the right to maintain a positive relationship with China, which is rapidly challenging the declining US. In the meantime, the EU also has the right to condemn Hungary for blocking resolutions without impending on Hungary’s sovereignty on maintaining relationships with those it seeks to maintain or improve.
When the emperor in Beijing calls, the mandarine in Felcsut obeys.
To JUSTINE:
Could you remind us where are EU concentration camps for ethnic minorities located?
And which opposition newspaper has the EU shut down?
What land has EU occupied against its native citizens’ will?
Thanks for educating us by answering these questions.
Nice one Ostanus! Not to mention the cemeteries which have been turned into car parks and the remains of loved ones unknown. TV news channels banned. We wait for Justine’s educated answers …….
Come, come children.
It’s about time you ALL play nicely with each other – especially those BULLIES who are not actually Hungarians (such as “Norbert” and “Mario”) but make a point of causing havoc when they actually have NO right whatsoever to do so !