Brussels Sues Hungary Over Sovereignty Law
The European Commission appears unconcerned that its own ‘Defence of Democracy’ package is similar to the criticised Hungarian law.
The European Commission appears unconcerned that its own ‘Defence of Democracy’ package is similar to the criticised Hungarian law.
EU Commission weaponizes court rulings against sovereigntist governments, treats allies dismissively.
Von der Leyen’s fan club can enjoy their moment, crowing about their power to “shape Europe.” But she should not get too comfortable on that Berlaymont throne.
The rules on asylum and migration remain binding, and there will be no opt-out from the European treaty, Commission says.
Meanwhile, Hungary gets fined for controlling bloc’s external borders.
The withdrawal would mean a treaty change, requiring unanimous support from all member states.
The financial blow comes on top of the EU withholding €22 billion for the conservative government refusing to implement progressive policies.
As expected, the Patriots–the Parliament’s third largest party group—was completely passed over.
Brussels wants new Europe-wide bans to include products that don’t contain nicotine.
A new report from a conservative think tank sheds light on the tactics of how ‘Queen Ursula’ uses emergency measures to set up permanent power transfers to Brussels.