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As in the case of all member states, it is important for Hungary that the adoption of amendments to the law and the constitution is preceded by a broad debate.
Said Didier Reynders, European Commissioner for Justice in Brussels modifying the Basic Law
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Reynders noted that while the issue is a matter for the Member States, Member States must also respect their international human rights obligations and current EU law.
After Judit Varga spoke about a constitutional amendment, the European Commission also linked the protection of LGBTIQ communities to the debate on the rule of law.
He stressed that the European Commission would pay particular attention to the correct application of EU law, as well as to examining compliance with international obligations. He added that respect for the rule of law and human rights is an obligation for all member states.
We want a society in which pluralism, non-discrimination and tolerance are guaranteed
He stressed, although he did not mention any details.
Věra Jourová, Vice-President of the European Commission for Values and Transparency, told a press conference that the European Commission respects the rule of law, which means that if a law passed by a member state violates EU law and the EU Treaty, takes immediate action.
According to the Momentum MEP, it has been agreed to subject the use of EU funds to the rule of law.
He stressed that there were serious concerns about the situation of the media in Hungary with regard to freedom of expression and the conditions for independent media.
The EU Commission addressed the concerns in its Report on the Rule of Law published in late September. Among the concerns listed in the report, Jourová drew attention to the fact that, in the opinion of the European Commission, public access to the media was hampered in Hungary.
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The independence and efficiency of the media council are under pressure, the transparency of media ownership is partial, the pluralism of the media is under threat, as evidenced by the establishment of the Central European Press and Media Foundation (Kesma), and there is concern about maintaining state advertising for pro-government media and government media. creating the opportunity for your direct influence
He said.
Jourová added that independent media are subject to systematic obstruction and intimidation in Hungary.
The rule of law report released on Wednesday was a diplomatic but harsh criticism of the Hungarian government.
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