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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has written to the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, to complain about some statements made by the Vice President of the EC, Vera Jourova.
Viktor Orban considers the remarks to be “offensive to Hungary and the Hungarian people,” the MTI reported Tuesday.
Viktor Orban said that if Jourova did not resign, Hungary would “suspend political relations” with him, the head of the prime minister’s press office, Bertalan Havasi, told MTI.
“Hungary has been a dedicated member of the European Union since its accession in 2004. We have always tried to reach an agreement when there have been disputes and most of the time we have succeeded. We value the work of President Ursula von der Leyen as head of the commission “. , Orban notes in his message.
The Hungarian Prime Minister also writes that Jourova used a “Offensive language” publicly qualify Hungary as law “sick democracy” and insulting Hungarian EU citizens by suggesting that they cannot form an independent opinion.
“Such statements not only represent an attack on the democratically elected government of Hungary, but are also offensive to Hungary and the Hungarian people.” says the Hungarian CEO.
Vera Jourova’s statements deviate from the EC’s stated role in the Lisbon Treaty of being neutral and objective, Orban concludes.
“Those who violate the Treaty cannot act as defenders of the rule of law and European values. The commissioner’s statements are incompatible with his position and he must resign. Until that happens, the Hungarian government will suspend political relations.” bilateral talks with Vera Jourova “, It is shown in the letter from the Hungarian Prime Minister.
