Hungary’s fine by Court of Justice of the European Union is swelling by the day
Recently, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) imposed a substantial EUR 200 million fine on Hungary. There is a daily additional EUR 1 million fine for failure to comply with the judgement of the CJEU. However, it is still not clear if the Hungarian government is willing to pay the lump sum and the additional delay costs. In addition, further fines are on the horizon.Â
Hungary fined by the Court of Justice of the European Union
Economx reports that on 13 June, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) imposed a substantial EUR 200 million fine on Hungary for failing to amend its border policy concerning migrants and asylum seekers, as required by EU law. This penalty significantly exceeds the European Commission’s initial request of EUR 7 million and includes a daily fine of EUR 1 million until Hungary complies with the judgment.
The Court of Justice of the European Union in Luxembourg. Source: Wikimedia Commons/Luxofluxo
Hungarian officials, including PM Viktor Orbán, have condemned the verdict as “outrageous” and “unjust,” with the government indicating that while compliance is inevitable, negotiations with Brussels are ongoing. However, the government has warned that if a resolution is not reached, Hungary will continue its border protection efforts. Moreover, the situation has raised concerns about how the fines will be managed and their effects on Hungary’s relations with the EU.
A growing fine
Hungary faces a daily penalty of EUR 1 million until it complies with a recent ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union. As the EUR 200 million lump sum is due, Hungary received a letter and a notice with a 45-day payment deadline issued by the Court of Justice of the European Union in mid-July. If unpaid, the European Commission may deduct the fine from Hungary’s EU funds. Despite the finality of the judgment, no clear decision has been made on when or how the fines will be paid. Similar actions were taken against Poland in 2021, where fines were deducted from its EU funds.
Hungary vs Brussels
For years, Hungary has urged Brussels to contribute more to the EU‘s border protection costs, having spent around HUF 700 billion (EUR 1.8 billion) since 2015, while the European Commission has contributed only HUF 45 billion (EUR 113 million). Zoltán Lomnici, an expert on Hungarian and EU law, noted that Hungary could potentially sue the Commission for compensation for these expenses, a sum far greater than the fines imposed in the recent ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union. Additionally, Hungary could leverage its veto power on key issues, such as taxation, social security, and foreign policy, to exert pressure on Brussels.
Further fines?
In June, the European Commission identified Hungary among seven EU member states with budget deficits, leading the Council of the European Union to formally initiate procedures against them on 26 July. While this could eventually result in fines, Hungary’s government is aiming to reduce its budget deficit gradually. Gergely Gulyás suggested a potential 2% reduction as a significant step forward. The Ministry of Finance projects a budget deficit of 4.5% this year, and 3.7% next year. The ultimate goal is to bring the deficit below the EU reference value (3% of GDP) by 2026.
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The Real Person!
The Real Person!
Fidesz SUPPORTERS – empty out your Bank Accounts.
The Political Party of Hungary, led by the Party Leader and “present” Prime Minister of Hungary – Victor Mihaly. Orban, this Fidesz Government of Hungary – is DEBT riddled – that “hinges” on them being INSOLVENT.
Hungarians THINK – the daily accumulation of interest charges on the subject of this article, and on the just in recent time, the BORROWINGS – kept from us, by the Orban – Fidesz Government from China.
IMAGINE just these CITIZEN Debts the interest alone – we all are CARRYING.
It’s an ABOMINATION – the cataclysmic Financial & Economic “path” that the “Dud” – Minister of Finance – Mihaly Varga and his “Partner in Crime” – Victor Mihaly. Orban – have DELIVERED.
They – Orban & Varga have SCUTTLED us Hungary, that HIGHLIGHTS – that the entire DOGMA of the Orban led Fidesz Government of Hungary that over the 15 years of there Governance they have FAILED us.
Ownership, Responsibility and Accountability – Orban & Varga – the Fidesz Government of Hungary – THEY have DELIVERED us, to this HORRID place, we presently find ourselves as a country.
Repulsive.
Orban – his Fidesz Government incurred this Government debt, of which the subject of this article, just again HIGHLIGHTS the CRIMES acted out-played out by the Orban – Fidesz Government of Hungary – AGAIN.
Government Debt is carried by the tax payers.
Hungarians – the DEBT on us individually and in total as a country is sadly looking quite PERILOUS.
Solidarity of CITIZENS – it MOUNTS to take ACTION(s) orderly to HUMILIATE – force there HAND, press HARD in SOLIDARITY to move them on and OUT of Office.
Hungarians we DON’T – intensify our OBJECTION’s – we are literally DOOMED.
The Real Person!
The Real Person!
Fidesz throws Hungary’s money out the window when the country already is in financial difficulty. 200 million euros could have helped a lot of people in Hungary. A million euros per day could feed 100,000 people in poverty every single day. Orban and the rest of them just don’t care about the lives of average Hungarians. They only care about enriching themselves and their ability to keep power. They are a curse on the Hungarian nation.
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A sovereign country has the right, if not the obligation, to enforce it borders. How it does it is as unique to the country, its borders, its neighbors, etc. The EU has no rightful business enforcing a particular policy on it. As it is the magnitude of this fine is an indicator how unjust, unwarranted, and disproportionate it is.
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Hungary everyday poorer and poorer. Just go huxit and you will get the sovereign country you desire and want. But get ready for harder times and probably a Russian attack
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@DB … Again, and I hate to lecture. Hungary relinquished part of our sovereignty when we joined the EU as well as Schengen.
Anything Hungary does is subject to applicable treaties, protocols, annexes, and declarations we agreed to.
https://www.europarl.europa.eu/factsheets/en/sheet/153/management-of-the-external-borders
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaties_of_the_European_Union
Whatever Mr. Orbán thinks, feels or believes re the is irrelevant. Again, Hungary AGREED to the Court of Justice of the European Union as the chief judicial authority when we joined the EU. The CJEU oversees the uniform application and interpretation of European Union law, in co-operation with the national judiciary of the Member State. Basta.
Lastly – and again. If you want someone else to pay for something you are funding, agree BEFORE you spend the cash. Who paid for that beautiful bits and pieces of Mexico border wall? Not Mexico, regardless of The Old Don´s huffing and puffing.
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Concur – Norbert.
That’s it in a Nutshell your Commentary.
Always has been – Always will BE.
Orban, has “meet his match” which the longer the “match” is played out, the LONGER and DEEPER in the “Sin Bin” does the individual, the destructor of Hungary – Victor Mihaly. Orban disappears into a nadir, that is an un-known.
Orban – his – his Party & Government, there on-going BASTARDIZATION of Hungary – there SCUTTLING – “selling us off” – there Greed, Selfishness and EXPLOITATION of us as citizens in MILLIONS, that has sent 3.2 million Hungarians into living there lives in POVERTY – Heinous.
Solidarity fellow citizens – to “rid” – to “purge” – A.S.A.P – this MONGREL lot, under the Prime Ministership of the “ill fated” – Victor Mihaly. Orban and his Fidesz Government of Hungary.
Again, as Norbert, opens his commentary I hate to lecture, but “thrown” into this AGAIN – this rightful DAMNATION of Orban – his Fidesz Government, there DELIVERY to us over 15 years in Government – as a country, as individuals citizens in our MILLIONS, that to-day we are STUFFED.
Victor Mihaly. Orban and his “Dud” of a Finance Minister – Mihaly Varga – the entire Fidesz Government, inclusive of it’s Members / Supporters – just simple on the level of Government Debt, there BORROWINGS as a GOVERNMENT – in attempt(s) to “cover there arses” through there Economic & Financial INCOMPETENCE – there greed, there selfishness, there exploitation, there ABUSE of us – as CITIZENS – Harrowing.
Solidarity – we MUST grow in numbers and in VOICE.
The FUTURE – the immediate to long term PICTURE of Hungary – ask OURSELVES that Question.
I commentate dismissive of intent to Excite, Arouse but with a pen, that is “toned” – that the “Tears from my Eyes, they Water the Flowers of my Heart”.
Hungarians – we need INSTANT change through an ORDERLY process – in SOLIDARITY – DEMOCRATICALLY using our RIGHTS – to RIGHT the PERILOUS path, the Orban / Varga – the Fidesz Government – the name Fidesz – have and FACTUALLY are TAKING us.
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Uneducated, dirty, lazy criminal illegal aliens should not soil Hungary’s lands. Hungary should declare neutrality and leave the corrupt dictatorship of EU. Hungary should join the BRICS economic bloc.
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The Real Person!
Declare neutrality, leave the EU, see if Russia or China will have us or else go bankrupt??? Now THAT sounds like sane advice!
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The Real Person!
Russia and China would celebrate Hungary’s leaving the EU. Imagine a China base in the EU. That would really irritate the dictators in Brussels. Hungary must leave the EU. The last 5 years, due to bad EU policies, the European people have been impoverished, some families in wealthy Holland cannot afford food, never mind rent or buying a house. Yet, the idiot socialist, whose only interest is power, reelected incompetent von der Leyen to further ruin the continent. Brussels and socialist Germany, France, etc. are the definition of evil.
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The Real Person!
Maria you are so cute when you speak your stupid speak. Gibberish is so becoming. ‘Have you studied with Viktor and Donald? Please tell us more!
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mariavontheresa – remember to take your MEDICATION //
WHO is therefore Responsible – for 3.1 million Hungarians living in POVERTY ?
Population “ageing” decreasing in Hungary = 9.1 million.
Hungarians – factually living in POVERTY = 3.1
Barbaric.
Accountability – Ownership comes back to the INSTIGATOR of this somewhat Hungarian “humanitarian” DISASTER.
Victor Mihaly. Orban.
Orban – his Fidesz Government – can NEVER be APPEASED for their ORCHASTRATION of this INCREASING humanitarian DISASTER in Hungary.
NEVER, never, never.
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The Real Person!
@mariavontheresa – socialist. Is that when you introduce price caps, distorting the market? Hungary, primarily.
Re your Netherlands references – interestingly, their politicians are busting their /// to address the issue. Needed auto-translate, however this looks like a comprehensive approach (started under the maligned Mr. Rutte and the EU notwithstanding):
https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/armoedebestrijding/armoede-verminderen