EU warns Hungary: Orban under pressure because of the NGO law!

EU warns Hungary: Orban under pressure because of the NGO law!

Vienna, Österreich - Viktor Orbán sees itself massively in criticism due to a controversial law for non -governmental organizations (NGOs). The EU Commission has already taken action if the Hungarian government should stick to its draft law, the NGOS that is funded by abroad could put on a black list. The draft states that these organizations can only receive material support from abroad after approval by the tax office. In the event of violations, a punishment threatens that can be 25 times the amount of the foreign funds obtained, which could lead to the dissolution of the NGO. The EU Commission classifies the draft as a serious violation of EU law and demands its withdrawal, since an assumption of the law could lead to infringement procedures that would result in financial consequences, so [Vienna.at] (https://www.vienna.at/eu-kommission-krititiert-ungarn-wegen-beplantem-ngo law/9425291).

These developments come at the right time, since parliamentary elections are in Hungary in a year. Orbán, who, despite international criticism of government policy, is under pressure. Another factor is the rise of Peter Magyar, an renegade from Orbán's Fidesz party, who with his new Tisza party as a bourgeois-conservative challenger and lies in surveys before Fidesz.

deterioration in the rule of law

The situation in Hungary is also highlighted by a report by the European Parliament, which was adopted on Thursday with 433 yes votes, 123 no votes and 28 abstentions. The report, which builds on a resolution of 2018, describes systematic setbacks in areas such as democracy and fundamental rights in Hungary. According to this document, there has been a terrifying deterioration in the EU's values since 2018, which is largely attributed to the Hungarian government and the inactivity of the EU. The Parliament regretted the lack of significant progress in order to counter this "clear danger" and asks the EU Commission to mobilize all available instruments for the protection of the rule of law and fundamental rights, such as [Europarl] (https://www.europarl.europa.eu/de/press-rooom/20220909ipr40137/ungarn-zer-democracy-der-rechticht- und --der-Duerrechte) reports Among other things,

MPs require that financial aids that support the abuse of EU funds or violate the rule of law are excluded by the EU. The topics of the independence of the judiciary, corruption, freedom of expression and the rights of minorities, which are now questioned, are particularly controversial.

EU reactions and outlook

ngos like doctors without borders, Amnesty International and Greenpeace are committed to human rights, environmental protection and health issues regardless of governments. However, Orbán's continuing government policy ensures increasing concern about the future of civil society in Hungary. The EU Commission is under pressure to take clear measures against Hungary and ensure compliance with European values. This could influence the Political landscape of Hungary, while the opposition is becoming increasingly formed and hoping for a change.