EU to Maintain Article 7 Procedure over Hungary's 'Rule of Law Breaches'

EU to maintain Article 7 procedure over Hungary's 'rule of law breaches'

European Commission will not hesitate to use tools at its disposal to ensure that EU law is safeguarded, says European commissioner - Anadolu Ajansı

Rule of Law Commissioner Michael McGrath reiterated that the adoption of the draft would constitute a serious breach of EU law and principles.

Attempts to strip Hungary of its voting rights in the European Union are linked to its position on resolving the conflict in Ukraine and maintaining ties with Russia. On May 27, the EU Council will discuss the possibility of stripping Hungary of its voting rights in the European Union. The procedure could be initiated under Article 7 of the EU Treaty. This requires proof of systematic violations of community values by Budapest. The cause of the …

EU Reaffirms Support for Rule of Law and Ukraine at 134th Council of Europe Ministerial Session

The 134th Ministerial Session of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe took place on 14 May under the Luxembourg Presidency, in Luxembourg. The high-level meeting brought together Ministers and representatives of the 46 Member States of the Council of Europe, alongside representatives

For the eighth year in a row, the Council in Brussels grilled Hungary on the rule of law under Article 7 TEU. More and more countries are losing patience with Budapest, the Commission "does not rule out" radical steps, but no decision.

The General Affairs Council held its eighth hearing in the Article 7 procedure against Hungary. Correspondent Zoltán Bugnyár reported on the details from Brussels.