European Union countries “lose patience” with Hungary to prohibit the progress of pride and a decline in the rule of law
propagandaEuropean Union ministers who gathered in the Public Affairs Council in Brussels began a hearing on The rule of law in Hungary Within the framework of the European Union process Article 7, while patience is exhausted by Modern legal initiatives in Budapest.
The “spring cleaning” that a government is compatible with Victor Urban It includes a Transparency BillWhich aims at the media and NGOs funded from abroad, and a ban on Budapest’s pride, which are some of the main concerns that will raise the public.
Before the meeting, 17 member states published a joint statement in which they replied a ban Budapest Pride MarchOn the pretext of that It violates the legislation of the European Union.
“We are very anxious about these events, which contradict the basic values Human dignity, freedom and equality And respect for human rights, as shown in Article 2 of the European Union Treaty.
I remembered the message that the new Hungarian legislation allows it to be imposed Fines for participants and pride organizers The participants will also be allowed to identify the systems Smart artificial intelligence cameras.
20 countries require Hungary to abolish the ban on the march of pride
“We ask Hungary to review these measures, to ensure that Human rights and basic freedoms Among all its citizens, and thus fulfill their international obligations. “
The statement was signed by Germany, Austria, Belgium, Chic, Denmark, Slovenia, Spain, Estonia, Finland, France, Ireland, Latvia, Litwania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal and Sweden. The signatories also asked the European Commission to benefit from the tools of the rule of law If Hungary does not review the law.
The Hungarian Minister of the European Union, János bóka, refusal of criticism Upon arrival at the meeting: “In Hungary There is no prohibition on pride. In today’s audience, I will explain to my fellow constitutional and legal frameworks. I hope that after this discussion, my colleagues on the table went out with a more accurate vision of Hungarian legislation. “
European Union members lose his patience with Hungary
Article 7 began in 2018, when The European Parliament asked Hungary to punish For alleged violations of the rule of law, especially in the field of justice and freedom Medium. The council discussed the matter after seven times, but it did not give a step to revitalize the next stage of the process of Article 7, where the member states will be called to vote on the sanctions.
Critics also fear that the bill is called de Public life transparencyAnd that appeared in Parliament Budapest on May 13, the Hungarian government offering wide powers to suppress the critical voices of the civil society of the press.
European Commission requested Hungary To withdraw the billCiting that, if approved, “it will constitute a serious violation of the principles and legislation of the European Union,” according to the committee spokesman. The European Swedish Minister of Affairs expressed concern about the decline in the rule of law, transparency and “civil society repression and LGBTIQ+ RightsWhen entering the meeting.
The Hungarian Minister of the European Union, Yanos Boca talks about “political hysteria”
Swedish Foreign Minister told Jessica Rosenkarz, the press: “We spent seven years seven sessions, and I will be very clear today that this cannot continue unless we see A completely new position on Hungary.
“The first stage of Article 7 was already a relatively long time, so no one can accuse us of not being sick,” the press told the press. German Minister of Foreign Affairs Gunter KirchsumWho added that “at some point, we have to decide what to do after that. I can tell you that the patience of my colleagues falls day after day,” he said.
The Hungarian Boca said that the meeting was Surrounded by political hysteriaBut he added that Hungary was ready for dialogue. On Monday, the European Union diplomat said that the ministers will not request Punishment for penalties Under Article 7 against Hungary on Tuesday because they lack the necessary majority.
