MEP Gyöngyösi: Why doesn’t Europe defend itself? – VIDEO

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“Why doesn’t Europe defend itself” asked Hungarian MEP Márton Gyöngyösi (Non-Attached Member of the European Parliament) at the Strasbourg plenary of the European Parliament, pointing out that the Russian secret services are still active in the territory of EU, while some of the European politicians are still shaking hands with Vladimir Putin.

The Hungarian MEP compared the current situation in Russia to the Stalinist times when all opposition was brutally oppressed. In this context, the death of the leading Russian opposition figure, Alexei Navalny is an enormous loss according to Mr. Gyöngyösi. The MEP also reminded the audience that pro-Russian Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán refused to commemorate Navalny’s death in the Hungarian Parliament, following the guidelines of the Russian propaganda.

In face of increased security challenges, the next Commission must prioritize common defence & have a dedicated Commission responsible for defence, and – given continuous Russian interference, cyber attacks – another for coordinating the intelligence of EU states. @Europarl_EN pic.twitter.com/rp2rfLS8Ag

— Márton Gyöngyösi (@GyongyosiMarton) February 28, 2024

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