EU Tells Hungary to Scrap Its Anti-NGO Bill or Face Court

The European Commission wants to take action against Hungary if the government, under Prime Minister Orban, adheres to a planned law against non-governmental organisations.

EU tells Hungary to scrap its anti-NGO bill or face court

"The Commission has great concerns with this draft. If adopted as it is, it would constitute a serious breach of EU principles and law. ... We will not hesitate to take the necessary action if this draft is adopted" a commission spokesperson emailed.

The Council of the European Union will hold a hearing on Hungary's potential loss of voting rights at a meeting on May 27, it was stated on the Council's website.

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They are calling for immediate action, because they believe the bill is a threat to NGOs, the independent media, and the rule of law in Hungary.

The EU Commission wants to take action against Hungary if the government, led by Viktor Orban, adheres to a law that restricts non-governmental organisations. Plans provide that civil organisations will have to fear reprisals similar to those in Russia in the future. The current draft law, which Orbans Fidesz Party had introduced into parliament, represents a serious violation of EU law, the EU Commission informed on request.

The European Commission also announced that if the legislation is adopted in its current form, they will not hesitate to take the necessary steps.