Photo by Iñaki del Olmo on Unsplash Hungary has come under fire from the EU in the bloc’s annual rule of law report. The keenly awaited report from the Commission covers all 27 Member States and none escape some criticism over the issue. These include Hungary which has found itself at odds with…
In recent years, relations between Russia and the European Union have become markedly strained. Against the backdrop of tensions related to the annexation of Crimea, Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and interference in electoral processes in a number of Western countries, the Kremlin has been actively developing a strategy to influence and undermine EU unity….
Photo by Eugene Zhyvchik on Unsplash Hungary has taken over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union at one of the most difficult periods for the EU and rest of the world in recent times. It took charge of steering the EU for the next six months on July 1. Belgium had been in holder of the…
Photo by Keszthelyi Timi on Unsplash Concerns have been expressed about Hungary’s upcoming presidency of the EU. On July 1 Hungary takes over the presidency of the Council of the European Union for the second time. The Hungarian presidency comes at a crucial time for the EU, with the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, a migration crisis and an economy under pressure. …
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine caught Europe unawares, without an understanding of the full implications of the war and its effect on members of NATO and the European Union. On Day 15 of this unprovoked war of aggression from Russia, the number of migrants fleeing the conflict is in the hundreds of thousands. Europe hasn’t seen…
The Commission has approved €654 million to Spain and Hungary under REACT EU following the modification of two Operational Programmes (OP). In Spain, the OP in Valencia will receive an additional €404 million to provide financial incentives to employers for job creation and maintaining employment, as well as for financial support for the self-employed, and funds to…
Klubrádió, one of Hungary’s few remaining independent radio stations, says that it has appealed to the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg after being forced off the airwaves in Hungary. Klubrádió is arguing that the Hungarian state violated the European Convention on Human Rights, which guarantees freedom of expression and the right to information….
In a debate with Commissioner Gentiloni on the Hungarian and Polish recovery plans, MEPs called for more transparency to make sure funds are properly allocated. Economy Commissioner Gentiloni updated MEPs on Wednesday, saying that currently 22 of the 25 submit national recovery plans have been approved. The Bulgarian and Dutch plans have not yet been…
A delegation from the Civil Liberties Committee concluded on Friday a visit to Hungary in which they met with the Government, the opposition, journalists and NGOs. The aim was to assess the respect for press and academic freedom, judicial independence, the rights of minorities and the wider rule of law context on the ground. With…
The European Green Party has endorsed Gergely Karácsony’s candidacy at the Hungarian opposition primaries. In a unique democratic exercise, six Hungarian opposition parties have united to organise a primary election ahead of the general elections to be held in the spring of 2022. Gergely Karácsony, the only Green candidate in this…
