Hungary under scrutiny as European Parliament sends urgent fact-finding delegation to assess rule of law
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The European Parliament is sending a fact-finding mission to Hungary in April to assess the rule of law in the country. The inquiry will focus particularly on judicial reforms and corruption issues. In recent years, the EU has repeatedly criticised Hungary for weakening democratic standards and is now taking a new step in this direction.
The EU institutions have long been concerned about the state of the rule of law in Hungary. Several recent actions have attracted international attention. For example, the Office for the Protection of Sovereignty has targeted NGOs, the police have raided the offices of the Integrity Authority, and the government has introduced judicial reforms that are closely linked to the increase in judges’ salaries.
According to Népszava, the aim of the delegation is to obtain direct information on the situation on the ground. Several political groups in the European Parliament support this inquiry, despite the recent shift in the political composition of the Parliament towards the right. Members of the delegation will also meet representatives of public and civil society organisations to gain a more comprehensive picture of the rule of law.
The target of the EP investigation
The delegation is coordinated by Dutch Green MEP Tineke Strik, who is the Parliamentary Rapporteur on the Hungarian rule of law. Her task is to produce a report that reflects the majority position of the European Parliament. The Parliament has already been highly critical of Hungary in previous reports, and the new delegation is likely to confirm previous concerns.
- Judicial reforms: Ensuring the independence of the judiciary and reducing government influence.
- Fighting corruption: Monitoring the transparent use of EU funds.
- Media freedom: Assessing the independence of the press and the extent of government influence.
The European Union has already taken action on rule of law concerns. In 2018, an Article 7 procedure was launched, which could, in principle, lead to the suspension of Hungary’s voting rights. However, the procedure has stalled since then, as member states have shown no willingness to take the necessary decisions.
PRESSURIZATION – and what a FILE of facts and truth the European Union and BUILDING on, of Victor Orban and his Fidesz Government, the CORRUPT practices, majority in fact Heinous – that we KNOW, they – the Orban led Fidesz Government of Hungary, have “blood on their hands” through there USE – in being the Government of Hungary.
Hungary, under Victor Mihaly. Orban and the Fidesz Government he leads – continue ON down a road of NO return, in working with the European Union.
Hungary, under Victor Mihaly. Orban – have BETRAYED – the European Union – being the “Judas” of the countrys, that are of Membership that make up the European Union that DEMOCRACY – is it’s CREED of Membership.
It’s not the “Yellow Brick Road” that Victor Mihaly. Orban in his “Red ” shoes leads his Fidesz Government walking on, it’s the “Red Brick Road” – that besides knowing Globally, the FINAL destination points or locations, the “Red” roads refer, it’s just ALL packaged in the Xanadu “Dream” World of Victor Mihaly. Orban and his Political Party and Government – Fidesz.
Hungarians – SOLIDARITY – we “Fight the Fight” to free ourselves – with – TRUTH & FACTS.