Hungary Officially Requests Opt-Out From Migration Pact
Budapest’s conservative government is following in the footsteps of the right-wing Dutch cabinet.
Budapest’s conservative government is following in the footsteps of the right-wing Dutch cabinet.
The European Commission appears unconcerned that its own ‘Defence of Democracy’ package is similar to the criticised Hungarian law.
“If Brussels persists in its decision to punish us, it will get what it wants,” the Hungarian prime minister declared.
Budapest seeks to “offset” the court’s penalties by asking for compensation for a portion of the €2 billion it spent protecting the EU’s external borders.
The rules on asylum and migration remain binding, and there will be no opt-out from the European treaty, Commission says.
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.
The Hungarian government has confirmed the company making the pagers has no manufacturing in Hungary.
Austria suspends election campaign, while Czechia will still hold elections this weekend.
Instead of helping, Brussels has punished Hungary for protecting its borders.
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