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Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) di 14 mrt 2023, 16:32

+1In 2021 Hungary introduced its anti-LGBTI law. Finally the EU Commission is taking action by bringing Hungary to court.

Together with my colleagues I'm calling on all EU-countries to join this case. To show Orbán that there's no space for hate and discrimination in the EU.

Kim van Sparrentak (GroenLinks) di 14 mrt 2023, 08:10

The EU Commission is bringing Hungary to court for its discriminatory anti-LGBTI law.

The Netherlands, Portugal, Luxembourg and Belgium have already joined the case. Now we need you to convince your government to join the case.

Tell them to act here: forbidden-colours.com/2023­/01/19/pet…­

Kim van Sparrentak (GroenLinks) ma 13 mrt 2023, 12:43

The 🇪🇺 Commission is bringing Hungary to court for its so called ‘child-protection' law.

The Netherlands, Portugal, Austria and Belgium have already joined the case.

Now we need you to convince your government to join the case. Tell them to act here: forbidden-colours.com/2023­/01/19/pet…­

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) do 23 feb 2023, 20:07

Apparently Orban can’t stand the integrity and authority of @andraslederer, who never compromises on the truth and human rights.
Human rights defenders have become outlawed in Hungary.

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) vr 16 dec 2022, 17:46

If true, it would be appalling. The Polish bill doesn’t meet the requirements for independent judiciary. Concessions to the rule of law in Poland in exchange for securing the rule of law in Hungary would be unacceptable. We have called for urgent clarification by the Commission.

Jeroen Lenaers (CDA) wo 14 dec 2022, 18:27

Rule of law indeed.

Corruption­⬇️­Investigation­⬇️­Prosecution­ in an independent and impartial justice system

You should try it in Hungary sometime!

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) di 13 dec 2022, 06:57

Big compliment to the CZ presidency! Ukraine support and tax rule without giving in on #RuleOfLaw. Conditionality a bit less than needed, but the instrument stays alive. It is now key to stick to the criteria towards #Hungary.

Dorien Rookmaker (OA-NI) di 13 dec 2022, 05:24

EU agrees to unlock €18bn Ukraine aid package as Hungary drops veto via @FT In return, EU member states will approve Hungary’s €5.8bn Covid-19 recovery plan, which has been held up since last year because of rule of law concerns,..oftewel
on.ft.com/3hk8svE

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) ma 12 dec 2022, 09:43

Read here why granting recovery funding to Hungary is a guarantee for ongoing corruption. Orbans plan for the money is already obvious. Please Member States: protect EU’s interests and values this week and be strict! @bloghu javorbenedek.blog.hu/2022/­12/11/cor…­

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) vr 9 dec 2022, 20:51

Very clear position of Germany, in support of freezing the funds for Hungary. I urge other Member States to do the same. Rule of law can never be a bargaining chip.

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) vr 9 dec 2022, 17:55

Glad the @EU_Commission stands its ground on freezing 7.5 bln in cohesion funds. #RuleOfLaw concerns did not magically disappear in Hungary. A hasty release would only reward Orbán’s blackmail. Now it’s up to Member States to stand firm as well & not succumb to Orbán’s pressure.

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) di 6 dec 2022, 13:45

By continuing to tolerate Orban’s blackmail, this is a problem EU member states themselves created. Now is the time to change strategy and find ways to move on with the vetoed dossiers without Hungary. And to safeguard key EU interests, including Ukraine and the rule of law. 2/2

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) di 6 dec 2022, 13:45

Hungary blocking 18 billion for Ukraine in order to claim recovery funding and prevent Council from freezing EU budget. This autocrat doesn’t shy away from any means to continue his corruption and captured state policies, and still being fed by billions of EU money. 1/2

Bas Eickhout (GroenLinks) di 6 dec 2022, 11:58

This is the result of decades of non-action against Hungary by all Member States in the EU. About time to trigger Article 7 procedure. Can recommend an EP report from 2018 by @JudithSargentin europarl.europa.eu/doceo/d­ocument…­

Bas Eickhout (GroenLinks) ma 5 dec 2022, 12:38

Full support for the Commission. They have done their homework. Now it’s time Member States finally act on Hungary. Key are Germany and France here. How serious are they on fighting for our rule of law?

Bas Eickhout (GroenLinks) ma 5 dec 2022, 10:27

The fundamental problem of the Council: countries never dare to be tough against each other. Even not against Hungary. Especially disappointing of Germany and France (learned anything recently @Bundeskanzler, @EmmanuelMacron?)

Sophie in 't Veld (D66) za 3 dec 2022, 15:52

Government leaders asking “Further clarification” on Hungary and rule of law conditionality, pretending they don’t have sufficient information to decide to withhold EU funding from Orbàn. While others are literally fighting for democracy, #EUCO is shamelessly horsetrading with it

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) do 1 dec 2022, 15:26

Professor Petra Bard during interparliamentary conference on rule of of law: “Dialogue is a virtue, but it only works with Member States speaking the same language”. We need a consistent use of enforcement and conditionality. So Council: adopt the Commission proposals on Hungary!

Thijs Reuten (PvdA) do 24 nov 2022, 20:21

Check my full intervention in the @Europarl_EN👇🏼 #Hungary #RuleOfLaw #NoValuesNoMoney 2/2

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) ma 21 nov 2022, 17:43

In the plenary, Commissioner Reynders is now paving the way for backtracking on freezing budget to Hungary. On top of that, Orban will get recovery money. If this will happen, EU has bowed for blackmail and sold Europe’s values.

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) ma 21 nov 2022, 11:54

On my way to the EP Strasbourg session, where rule of law and human rights are a thread in key debates: freezing funds to Hungary; conditions for candidate countries; Italy’s refusal to disembark rescued migrants; the devastating human rights crises in Afghanistan, Iran and Libya

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) ma 21 nov 2022, 11:39

On my way to EP Strasbourg session, where rule of law and human rights are a thread in key debates: freezing funds to Hungary; conditions for accession countries; refusal to disembark rescued migrants by Italy; the devastating human rights crisis in Afghanistan and Iran.

Thijs Reuten (PvdA) ma 21 nov 2022, 10:13

Vanmiddag om 17.00 uur spreken we in het Europees Parlement over volstrekt onacceptabele financiële chantage door Hongarije 1/x 🧵#ThisWeekInParliament #Hungary

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) do 17 nov 2022, 14:27

A large majority of the European Parliament does not deem rule of law reforms in Hungary sufficient to release EU funds. The Commission @vonderleyen should take note!

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) do 17 nov 2022, 12:19

The EP negotiators on the Conditionality Regulation warn Commission and Council not to withdraw the proposals to freeze the budget for Hungary. Hungary’s plans will not restore the rule of law. Don’t kill the precious instrument to protect our citizens. multimedia.europarl.europa­.eu/share/I233313?…­

Dorien Rookmaker (OA-NI) di 8 nov 2022, 13:45

Het is geen HSL maar in Roemenië en Hongarije wordt in ieder geval geïnvesteerd in grensoverschrijdend treinverkeer. Romania to sign EUR 916 million contracts for rail connection to Hungary railwaypro.com/wp/?p=11288­9­

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) zo 30 okt 2022, 13:00

Hungary can only receive EU funds if it makes genuine progress towards restoring the rule of law. Commission must not allow the Orban regime to get away with Potemkin reforms. Our questions to the Commission @vonderleyen @JHahnEU @VeraJourova @dreynders

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) di 25 okt 2022, 17:23

On this European day of justice, I urge Commissioner Reynders in the LIBE committee to uphold the proposal to freeze EU budget to Hungary, as long as the corruption and captured judiciary are not effectively tackled. Hungarian citizens count on the Commission.

Paul Tang (PvdA) do 13 okt 2022, 09:44

Hungary hijacks decision making process, says van Rij

Marcel de Graaff (FvD) ma 10 okt 2022, 15:38

Dear friend,
Thank you so much for your kind letter. We will keep fighting for our values, for freedom and democracy in the European Union, a union that respects the absolute sovereignty of its member states.

Hungary stands out as a beacon to all.

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) vr 7 okt 2022, 17:13

The vast majority of laws and practices that compromise judicial independence or even fully capture the judiciary in Hungary have not been tackled in any form whatsoever by the EU institutions.

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) vr 7 okt 2022, 17:13

The Commission should initiate legal procedures against Hungary, ideally through *systemic* infringement cases. Such bundled cases uncover systemic issues that would otherwise remain hidden.

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) vr 7 okt 2022, 17:13

Yet, the EU has not deployed the tools at its disposal in a proper, comprehensive and timely manner to counter judicial capture in Hungary. The few isolated infringement actions the EU has taken failed and are doomed to fail in the future too.

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) vr 7 okt 2022, 17:13

Today we discussed the important findings of a brand-new study on systemic Rule of Law problems in Hungary with EU officials. I will share some key take-aways in this thread:

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) vr 7 okt 2022, 15:01

Starting now: our online event featuring the study presentation of "Systemic problems – systemic infringements: the case of Hungary", followed by a panel discussion and Q&A. Join us via: greens-efa.eu/en/article/e­ve…­

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) do 6 okt 2022, 08:52

Only systemic change can solve the rule of law crisis in Hungary. The 17 remedial measures as announced by Budapest are meaningless in the light of the country's captured courts and corruption. I urge the Commission to be steadfast in enforcing the conditionality mechanism.

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) do 6 okt 2022, 08:48

Only systemic change can solve the rule of law crisis in Hungary. The 17 remedial measures as announced by Budapest are meaningless in the light of the country's captured courts and corruption. I urge the Commission to be steadfast and in enforcing the conditionality mechanism.

Sophie in 't Veld (D66) di 4 okt 2022, 18:00

Can we trust the @EU_Commission to be tough in its assessment of Hungary’s compliance with the rule of law criteria? I am not entirely reassured, looking at the track record of the Commission.

Dear Commission, please, prove me wrong.

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) di 4 okt 2022, 15:58

This Friday, @GDelbosCorfield and I will host the study presentation of 'Countering judicial capture in Hungary with systemic EU actions', followed by a panel discussion and Q&A. The event will be online and anyone is welcome sign up via this link: greens-efa.eu/en/article/e­ve…­.

Paul Tang (PvdA) wo 21 sep 2022, 09:53

Past few days with @EP_Taxation committee in Dublin have been friendly but frank.

Ireland must back EU’s efforts to adopt the 15 per cent minimum tax rate, as agreed at OECD level. With or without Hungary. Will you @IrelandRepBru? independent.ie/business/bu­dge…­

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) zo 18 sep 2022, 14:16

This first step to suspend funding to Hungary is important but it needs to encompass much more funding and more clear demands, including anti-corruption and independent judiciary. This moment and opportunity is crucial to rescue the rule of law in the EU. Don’t waste it.

Malik Azmani (VVD) zo 18 sep 2022, 12:06

Well a first good start! Our liberal values ​​are non-negotiable and require consequences when not respected. #Hungary #RenewEurope #RuleOfLaw

Lara Wolters (PvdA) zo 18 sep 2022, 11:25

🔔 Eindelijk! De Europese Commissie durft Hongarije de duimschroeven aan te draaien en stelt vandaag voor om Hongaarse subsidies 7.5 miljard te korten. Orbans “illiberale democratie” wordt zo een duur grapje. Fijne zondag iedereen!

#Hungary #RuleOfLaw

volkskrant.nl/a-b6112526

Sophie in 't Veld (D66) zo 18 sep 2022, 11:12

So there it is: @EU_Commission decides to withhold 65% of EU funds for Hungary, so Orbán still gets 35%.

Bas Eickhout (GroenLinks) wo 14 sep 2022, 09:54

That was a very short mentioning of Rule of Law. Good she stresses the conditionality mechanism. But how the Commission applies it to Hungary is really too limited in scope. Nothing on that unfortunately. Rest of speech focussing on corruption. #SOTEU

Lara Wolters (PvdA) wo 14 sep 2022, 09:53

I’m not sure democracy in Europe starts with “those on the path towards our Union” or “foreign autocrats”. I’m pretty sure it starts in our own house, by standing up to Poland and Hungary. #SOTEU

Marcel de Graaff (FvD) di 13 sep 2022, 11:19

Hungary should never agree on this.

Thijs Reuten (PvdA) ma 12 sep 2022, 21:09

Hungary's 'charm offensive'…

It’s fake, not at all a serious attempt to restore Rule of Law in this ‘elected autocracy’. Don’t be fooled ⁦@EU_Commission⁩ No ⁦#VdL style #milestones or concessions. #NoValuesNoMoney reuters.com/world/europe/e­…­

Paul Tang (PvdA) vr 9 sep 2022, 14:46

Good!

European countries will introduce a minimum corporate tax. Rebuking Hungary as well as nudging OECD partners.

Let’s work toward enhanced cooperation, including every member state (except🇭🇺)

Paul Tang (PvdA) vr 9 sep 2022, 10:52

Good to bypass the blackmail attempts by Hungary.

Good to work with as many countries as possible to implement a minimum corporate tax #fairtax

Let’s see what today brings

pro.politico.eu/news/153887