Over 120 MEPs Call for Hungary's Voting Rights to Be Suspended Over Democratic Backsliding
• 120 MEPs sign letter demanding Hungary's voting rights be stripped over democratic backsliding and Orbán's veto of Ukraine aid fund • Letter cites need to protect EU values and functioning of decision-making from Hungary's violations • MEPs urge triggering Article 7 to take Hungary to next phase of disciplinary process • Success of letter shows willingness in Parliament to activate Article 7, but Commission and Member States must act • Move aims to send "clear message" to Hungary that actions are unacceptable and EU won't tolerate threats to rule of law