The EU is Penalizing Hungary

The European Union’s top court fined Hungary €200 million and imposed a daily €1 million penalty for failing to comply with EU asylum policies. Hungary was found in violation of a 2020 ruling for forcing asylum seekers to apply for permits outside its borders and unlawfully detaining them. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán denounced the fines, calling them “outrageous” and accusing the EU of prioritizing illegal migrants over European citizens. The court stated Hungary’s actions violated EU law and undermined solidarity among member states. Despite the penalties, Hungary remains firm in its stance against accepting irregular migrants.

Editor’s Note: Hungary’s firm stance against accepting irregular migrants aligns with its broader foreign policy, particularly its calls for peace talks between Ukraine and Russia. By imposing such severe fines, the EU appears to be sending a message that diverging from its agenda, whether on migration or international relations, will be met with harsh consequences. Is the EU’s actions genuinely about upholding laws or is it a form of retribution against Hungary’s independent policies? [See also: EU Censors Hungarian President, Pushes for Escalation of Ukraine War]

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