The European People's Party says the Article 7 procedure against Hungary should be brought to an end
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The European People's Party (EPP) group in the European Parliament has called on the European Union to close the Article 7 procedure against Hungary. According to the group, the procedure is no longer justified because of the reforms in Hungary.
Article 7 of the Treaty on European Union sets out a procedure for cases where a Member State seriously threatens the Union's founding values, such as human rights, democracy or the rule of law. The European Parliament initiated the procedure against Hungary in 2018. The ultimate sanction of the procedure may be the suspension of the Member State's voting rights, but no such decision has been taken so far.
The EPP says that the Hungarian government has recently implemented changes that respond to earlier concerns. For this reason, the group would like the European Union to formally close the procedure. The call is a political proposal, and the final decision will be taken by the EU Member States in the Council.
The issue remains important in the disputes between the EU institutions and the Member States. The decision on closing the procedure is also significant for Hungary, as it is linked to the rule of law and to the conditions attached to EU financial resources. Further positions on the matter are expected to emerge in the coming weeks.
Sources: EPP Group in the European Parliament
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