MEPs demand Hungary be stripped of its EU voting rights over Orban's visits to Russia and China
MEPs are pushing to strip Hungary of its voting rights in the European Union following Prime Minister Viktor Orban's visits to Moscow and Beijing. They argue that the trips undermine EU unity and contradict the union's common policy.
MEPs are pushing to strip Hungary of its voting rights in the European Union following Prime Minister Viktor Orban's recent visits to Moscow and Beijing. They argue that the trips do not reflect the union's common position and undermine its unity. Orban's visits to Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping have sparked negative reactions among European politicians.
The European Parliament believes that Orban's actions contradict the EU's policy of supporting sanctions against Russia and a cautious attitude toward China. MEPs emphasize that the Hungarian prime minister's travels pose a threat to the union's foreign policy coherence and undermine its efforts to support international sanctions and political pressure.
Some MEPs suggest initiating sanctions against Hungary, including the temporary revocation of voting rights in the European Union. They note that such measures could send a signal to other EU member states about the importance of respecting common positions and political agreements.
At the same time, Orbán's supporters argue that Hungary has the right to conduct its own foreign policy and establish bilateral relations with any countries. They claim that the prime minister's visits were aimed at protecting national interests and economic development of the country.
The situation around Hungary is causing serious discussions in the European Parliament, and further steps will depend on the position of the leading EU countries and public reaction.
