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MEPs Call on European Commission to Cut Hungary Off From EU Funds

On May 27, the EU's General Affairs Council is scheduled to convene in Brussels for the eighth session reviewing the potential suspension of Hungary's voting rights under Article 7.
The European Parliament initiated the Article 7 procedure against Hungary in September 2018 due to concerns over persistent breaches of EU principles such as democracy and the rule of law.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's government has drawn criticism for corruption, judiciary undermining, banning Budapest Pride, and passing restrictive laws targeting foreign-funded entities.
A letter signed by 26 MEPs from five political groups urges the European Commission to freeze the €18 billion in EU funds to Hungary, citing direct government interference and serious rule of law violations.
This stand-off risks further fragmentation in the EU, prompting exploration of alternative frameworks that could bypass Hungary, while raising doubts about conditionality’s long-term effectiveness.

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Stripping Hungary's EU voting rights on agenda for May 27 meeting

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