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Bóka: EU using Article 7 procedure to exert political pressure
Hungary’s EU presidency starting next week would lead strategic discussions on policy areas that were key for the next institutional cycle.
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The EU’s misuse of Article 7 against Hungary – a case of political instrumentalization
The ongoing invocation of Article 7 against Hungary has become a contentious issue within the European Union, revealing deeper political maneuvering rather than a genuine concern for upholding EU values.
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Justice Minister: Hungary is ready for next Article 7 procedure debate
The government is going into next week’s debate in connection with the EU’s Article 7 procedure against Hungary with “straightforward and clear” arguments.
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Justice Minister: The EU has become hostage to ideological debates
Minister Varga said she was in Luxembourg “to repel all unfounded attacks and protect the honor of our country”.
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Justice Minister defends Hungary’s record on observing the rule of law
The justice minister said the EU’s Article 7 procedure against Hungary launched in 2018 was politically motivated. Hungary has “no problems” with the rule of law, she said.
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Ruling Party: 3 billion euros extra and end of Article 7 proceedings are a “financial and moral victory” for Hungary
The ruling Fidesz party has said in a statement that Hungary closed the EU summit with “more money and its head held high”.
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Justice Minister: “Deceitful” Sargentini report was pushed through by the EP’s “pro-migration majority”
Justice Minister Judit Varga noted that the European Court of Justice is scheduled to hear Hungary’s legal challenge against the report today.
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Fidesz backs calls for speeding up Article 7 procedure against Hungary
Balázs Hidvéghi said the party’s MEPs earlier called for a speedy conclusion of the procedure, which he called a “political witch hunt”.
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Fidesz MEP: Adoption of EP resolution is yet another way for pro-migration forces to pressure Hungary
Balázs Hidvéghi said the rule of law issue had been a “cover story” for what was a political dispute between pro-migration forces and Hungary, which opposes migration.
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Extension of Article 7 procedure: This time the Soros Orchestra isn’t only disregarding EP rules, it’s going against EU Treaties
Following a debate last week in the European Parliament on the Article 7 procedure against Hungary and Poland, the EP’s left-liberal majority voted to extend its scope to cover areas previously untouched by the notorious Sargentini Report.
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Fidesz MEP: There's no problem with the rule of law in Hungary
“The Hungarian government has asked the European Council to put an end to the Article 7 procedure which was launched illegitimately and built on lies,” Tamás Deutsch said.
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Minister Gulyás antwortet auf die finnische Präsidentschaft: Hey, entweder gelten die Regeln in beide Richtungen oder überhaupt nicht!
Einige waren gar nicht glücklich darüber, dass ich beschlossen habe, über Twitter ein wenig Klarheit darüber zu verschaffen, wie der Rat, unter der finnischen Präsidentschaft, diese Anhörungen nach Artikel 7 durchführt.
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Minister Gulyás responds to Finnish Presidency: Hey, the rules work both ways or not at all
Some weren't happy when I decided to cast a little sunlight – via Twitter – on the way the Council, under the Finnish presidency, conducts these Article 7 hearings.