Posted 1/18/2024, 12:07:01 PM
MEPs Threaten Lawsuit Against Commission Over Releasing Funds to Hungary Despite Rule of Law Concerns
- MEPs threaten to sue European Commission if more EU funds released to Hungary without criteria being fulfilled
- Parliament resolution raises possibility of legal action against Commission before European Court of Justice
- MEPs blast Orbán's veto of €50 billion Ukraine support fund as "blackmail" and violation of EU principles
- Resolution criticizes Commission as overly lenient towards Orbán government regarding rule of law concerns
- Text also slams European Council for inability to advance Article 7 procedure against Hungary for undermining EU values