CNN: Hungary can ‘no longer be considered a full democracy,’ says EU Parliament
Hungary can “no longer be considered a full democracy,” the European Parliament said in a statement following its adoption of a report on Thursday.
The Parliament said the situation has “deteriorated such that Hungary has become an ‘electoral autocracy.’”
“Overall, [The European Parliament] expresses regrets that the lack of decisive EU action has contributed to a breakdown of democracy, rule of law and fundamental rights in Hungary, and turning one of its member states into hybrid regime of electoral autocracy,” the report read.
“There is increasing consensus among experts that Hungary is no longer a democracy,” the report added.
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WNU Editor: The double standard that is now at play in the EU is quite a sight to see. Almost 3 weeks ago the German Foreign Minister made it very clear that she did not care what her voters think .... Baerbock - "No matter what my german voters think" (YouTube). So is Germany no longer a democracy?
Hungary has responded to the EU .... Hungary's Ruling Party Reacts Angrily To European Parliament Ruling Country Not A 'Full Democracy' (RFE).
EU Declares Hungary Is No Longer A Democracy. Recommends Suspending $7.5 Billion In Funding
EU lawmakers declare that Hungary is no longer a democracy -- AP
EU Recommends Withholding Funds for Hungary Over Graft Concerns -- Bloomberg
EU proposes suspending billions in funds to Hungary -- DW
EU recommends suspending billions in funding to Hungary -- RT
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