European Parliament Member: Péter Magyar Cannot Avoid the €1 Million Daily Migration Fine
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A Dutch Green European Parliament member visited Budapest to take part in the LIBE committee's mission. The aim of the delegation is to assess the state of democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights in Hungary.
During the visit, the MEP stated that Hungarian opposition politician Péter Magyar will also not be able to avoid the fine imposed by the Court of Justice of the European Union in a migration case. The fine is €1 million per day, and Hungary must pay it for failing to comply with EU rules. According to the MEP, the issue is not the concern of a single party but affects the country as a whole.
The LIBE committee, that is, the European Parliament's Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, regularly sends delegations to member states. These missions examine how democratic institutions, courts and the protection of human rights function. The reports may later also form the basis of debates in the European Parliament.
The source has not yet reported on the detailed results of the Budapest visit. The case, however, clearly shows that migration policy and the question of EU legal obligations remain important topics in both Hungarian and European political life. The Hungarian and international press is expected to keep the public informed of further developments.
Sources: Hungary Today
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