Hungarian MEP: European Parliament wants to blackmail, not seek consensus
The European Parliament does not seek consensus with Hungary but wants to blackmail the country because it is unable to accept the Hungarian people’s decision, ruling Fidesz MEP Balázs Hidvéghi said on Wednesday.
“At the elections this spring, Hungarians said no to the left-wing and lecturing by Brussels, and voted for the fourth time on a right-wing, civic-conservative government,” the Fidesz politician said.
Hidvéghi said during a debate at the EP plenary on the report dubbed Existence of a clear risk of a serious breach by Hungary of the values on which the Union is founded that it was shameful and unforgiveable that a significant part of the EP including Hungarian left-wing MEPs was attacking the country with lies even during a crisis situation caused by the war in Ukraine and pursue a campaign of false accusations against Hungary.
“We will continue protecting our children and our borders and it will be us who decides about our future,” he said.
Another Fidesz MEP: New EC proposals no solution to crisis
“The measures of the European Commission in response to the Russia-Ukraine war have backfired, weakened the European economy and caused “rampant” inflation,” MEP Tamás Deutsch of ruling Fidesz told the plenary session of the European Parliament on Wednesday. “The commission’s new proposals won’t solve the emerging crisis,” he added.
EC President Ursula von der Leyen told the EP that EU sanctions had caused the Russian financial system “to fight for its life” and its industry to collapse. She said the EU was committed to standing by Ukraine in the war and would support the country’s reconstruction for the long haul to the tune of hundreds of billions of euros, noting the EU’s decision to donate 100 million euros for the reconstruction of Ukraine’s schools.
The EC president said she will meet President Voldymyr Zelensky in Kyiv later today to discuss Ukraine’s access to the EU’s single market. Meanwhile, the EC is proposing a price cap for electricity companies whose costs are low, as well as fossil fuel companies raking in large profits, she said. The measure will be temporary, though she also called for “comprehensive reform” of the electricity market.
The rule of law and migration
Regarding the rule of law, Von der Leyen said that maintaining the rule of law in member states was the EC’s “duty and most noble role”. Conditionality in respect of EU funding would protect the EU’s budget, she said, adding that the EC will also work to protect judicial independence and draft measures to “refresh” the EU’s anti-corruption regulations.
On the issue of migration, Von der Leyen said that as well as respecting fundamental human rights, the EU’s external borders must be protected. She also called for a Europe that handles migration “with respect and dignity”. All member states must take responsibility for tackling shared challenges, she said.
“Fight for independence against aggression”
In his contribution to the debate, Deutsch said that Hungarians who had endured occupation by both Germany and Russia knew what it was like to fight for independence against aggression. “As the son of a Holocaust survivor, I very well know what the inhuman destruction of war means. We are all on the side of those who are attacked,” he said.
The EC “promised” that the EU sanctions would bring Russia to its knees when they were adopted early in the summer, he said. “They promised the sanctions would cut to the bone in Russia, not in Europe. They promised the sanctions would bring an end to the war,” he said.
“The end of the war is still nowhere in sight, but the energy bills of Europeans have skyrocketed,” Deutsch said. Meanwhile, he added, Russia was raking in unprecedented revenues due to sky-high energy prices. “Since sanctions were introduced, inflation has soared, Europeans have become poorer, and Russia richer. Europe is on the brink of a crisis and energy shortages,” he said.
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Source: MTI
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This bewildering statement or opinion made by this Hungarian Minister – Balazs Hidveghi – personifies the LACK of understanding still embedded resonating out of the Fidesz Party.
The Spring elections – claim of victory FREELY without corruption or interference & “other” – in their victory – why NOT Open the Media – the Judicial system – to be FREE of NO – control and influence and BLATANT use of Power, by the ruling Fidesz led Government of Hungary, under the party leader and present Prime Minister of Hungary – Victor Orban ???
What’s to Hide or Cover up ???
Democracy – in the CORE of Democracy – is the Freedom granted Humans – in the media – press there RIGHT of communication – expression of an opinion, without “fear” or impediment/restrictions – but of equal importance – is that the JUDICIARY – is NOT controlled by a Government, which in Hungary – we know FACTUALLY it is.
REMEMBER : these are (2) two MAJOR points – that the European Union and there are “others” – wait ANSWERS from Victor Orban & his Government, basically asking the NEEDED question :
“Mr Prime Minister, what are YOU and your Government, doing or intend to DO, to reverse, this Practice of Media & Judicial control by POWER – in Hungary ???
When we have Politicians “brain washed” practicing somewhat a “Cult” driven ideology – of Political Ideas & Philosophies – Heinrich Himmler – tried it, through his “ingrained” adoration of Mysticism – when we in Hungary have vast numbers of Fidesz Parliamentarians & Members/Supporters – that are lost in ability to see what has occurred in the past, building to what we have at PRESENT, lacking flexibility and ability to find a “middle ground” – Destroying.
Who is – who are – the Destructors of Hungary???
“When the Yoke is Broken,
the Burden is Removed.”