The European Parliament will debate this Wednesday, with the Council and the Commission, “the credibility” of the Hungarian presidency of the European Union (EU) in the second half of 2024, due to non-compliance with community values, voting for a position on the issue from Thursday.
In the draft resolution that will be debated today in plenary session, and to which the Lusa agency has had access, it is questioned “how Hungary can carry out this task [da presidência do Conselho] credible in 2024, taking into account its failure to comply with EU law and the values enshrined in Article 2 of the Treaty on European Union”, including the rule of law, freedom, democracy, equality, pluralism, human rights, non-discrimination and tolerance.
The signatory MEPs of the resolution call on “the Council to find an adequate solution as soon as possible” on the Hungarian presidency in the second half of 2024, noting that “Parliament will be able to take appropriate measures if such a solution is not found.”
The proposal, to which Lusa had access, also underlines “the important role of the Presidency of the Council in carrying out work (…) on EU legislation, in guaranteeing the continuity of the European agenda and in representation (…). ) in relations with other community institutions.
The European Commission maintains, with the support of the European Parliament, a long dispute with the Hungarian government led by the ultra-conservative Viktor Órban, accused of violating the rule of law, that is, the independence of the judicial system and the media, of violate the rights of minorities and not fight against corruption.
The discussion of this resolution takes place in the framework of a debate between MEPs with the Council and the Commission on the violations of the rule of law and fundamental rights in Hungary and the frozen EU funds, which will be followed by the vote on the resolution on Thursday.
Also on Thursday, the European assembly will adopt its position on the proposal to urgently deploy ammunition and missiles in Ukraine and help member states replenish their stocks, and after the European Parliament has this ‘green light’, negotiations can begin. with the Council with the objective of obtaining a definitive endorsement in the July plenary session.
Source: TSF
