EU decides to fine Hungary 200 million euros over its refusal to accept refugees
The European Court of Justice imposed fines of 200 million euros on Hungary over its refusal to accept refugees, as well as daily payments of 1 million euros until its migration policy is changed.
The European Court of Justice has ruled to impose €200 million in fines against Hungary, which refuses to accept refugees. The decision was the result of a long-running conflict between the country and the European Union over mandatory refugee admission quotas introduced in 2015 in response to the migration crisis.
Under the court ruling, Hungary will also be required to pay daily fines of one million euros until it corrects its migration policy in accordance with European norms and laws. The punishment is aimed at forcing Hungary to comply with EU decisions on mandatory refugee distribution to ease the uneven burden on member states in the face of migratory flows.
The Hungarian Prime Minister has expressed his displeasure with this turn of events, considering it a violation of national sovereignty. While the Hungarian authorities have promised to appeal the decision, international conservatives are concerned about the possible consequences for the unity of the European Union in the context of migration policy and the obligation to respect human rights.
