Putin's war In Ukraine doesn't scare Hungary away from Orban and Trumpism
NBCMAR 12 2022
After opening an inquiry into Hungary's "protecting national sovereignty" law in February, the European Commission (EC) announced Thursday that "most of the grievances identified have still not been addressed."After opening an inquiry into Hungary's "protecting national sovereignty" law in February, the European Commission (EC) announced on Thursday that "most of the grievances identified have still not been addressed."
The law, passed by the right-wing Fidesz party-controlled Parliament, banned foreign donations to Hungarian election campaigns and established an office to inspect foreign-funded organizations, including with the help of intelligence agencies.The law, passed by the right-wing Fidesz party-controlled Parliament, banned foreign donations to Hungarian election campaigns and established an office to inspect foreign-funded organizations, including with the help of national intelligence agencies.
The EC is suing Hungary in the Court of Justice, arguing the law is in breach" of the EU's Charter of Fundamental Rights, which include the right to private family life, freedom of expression and association, and legal confidentiality.The EC is suing Hungary in the Court of Justice, arguing the law is "in breach" of the EU's Charter of Fundamental Rights, which include the right to private family life, freedom of expression and association, and legal confidentiality.
As a part of the EU, Hungary is supposed to promote European values, but this law goes against the fundamental human rights of political and journalistic freedom. Not only does itthis law allow for intrusive investigations into political groups, opposition parties, and universities, but it also publicly identifies those under its watch, thus stigmatizing them nationally. Budapest cannot be allowed to threaten its citizens just because they oppose the ruling party.
The EU no longer truly believes in European values, which is why it hatestreats the current Hungarian government unfairly. This law was first created in response to the US covertly funding NGOsnongovernmental organizations with alleged links to the US Democratic Party, which is a blatant violation of national sovereignty. As the elites in Washington and Brussels push for more war across the globe and radical social ideologies at home, Budapest is simply trying to retain its beloved culture and values.