Volt Party pushes to strip Hungary's EU voting rights
Members of Parliament from the Volt party have proposed stripping Hungary of its voting rights in the EU due to its blocking of joint decisions. According to reports from the Politico portal, the plan is now set to be presented to European leaders.
According to Politico, the document consists of nine points, including a proposal to appoint Kaja Kallas as the full-fledged Minister of Foreign Affairs of the EU.
Proposals for changes in the EU
The document includes proposals for establishing a joint European army and revising EU treaties to introduce new defense competencies and prepare for the Union's expansion. Hungary has been repeatedly criticized in the European Parliament for violating the rule of law and democratic standards.
The European Union accuses Viktor Orbán's government of restricting judicial independence, media freedom, and civil society rights. Consequently, Brussels has frozen billions of euros in funds for Budapest, demanding compliance with conditions that strengthen democratic institutions.
At the same time, Hungary is using its veto to block important EU decisions, including those related to aid for Ukraine and sanctions against Russia. This has prompted Members of the European Parliament to call for the removal of the country's voting rights in the EU Council. The Volt party has previously initiated a plan to impose sanctions on Budapest for actions contrary to the interests of the European Union.
Source: Politico
