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Sophie in 't Veld (D66) wo 20 jul 2022, 16:29

Another #Pegasus (in Hungary 🇭🇺) story 👇 (just as we are boarding the flight back hone after a @EP_PegaInquiry delegation visit to Israel on the topic of spyware

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) vr 15 jul 2022, 21:11

Glad that the Commission takes this step to protect LGBTIQ citizens in Hungary. Hopefully it keeps this determination while deciding on EU funds for Hungary.

Lara Wolters (PvdA) do 7 jul 2022, 15:18

When it comes to Hungary, only a freeze of 100% of EU funding will sufficiently protect the EU’s financial interests.

Paul Tang (PvdA) vr 1 jul 2022, 09:35

Yes, if not with, then without Hungary!
Good that France (but also Germany) refuses to be blackmailed

The beauty of this minimal tax is that Hungary won’t benefit from isolation. Other EU countries will simply tax all profits Hungary won’t.

ft.com/content/e20815…

Paul Tang (PvdA) vr 17 jun 2022, 13:43

And it’s official: Hungary blocks minimum tax at EU level. By giving in to Poland's wish for money in exchange for the lifting of its veto, @vonderleyen has invited this onto herself.
The conclusion is clear, haggling with the Rule of Law never pays off.

news.bloombergtax.com/daily-tax-repo…

Paul Tang (PvdA) do 16 jun 2022, 10:19

No! No! No! This is unacceptable

The ‘little dictator’ in Hungary copies the hostage diplomacy from Poland. The concessions of @vonderleyen to Poland were an open invitation. reuters.com/business/hunga­…­

Rob Roos (JA21) vr 3 jun 2022, 15:19

THREAD 🧵:

This week, the Foundation for a Civic Hungary and @InstituteDanube kindly invited me to share my insights on #EU energy policy.

I am very worried about the current course of the EU:

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Rob Roos (JA21) vr 20 mei 2022, 17:27

On stage at @CPAC Hungary, speaking about the future of the European Union

Rob Roos (JA21) do 19 mei 2022, 16:43

Wonderful to have met Matt Schlapp and Dan Scheider at #CPAC Hungary

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) do 19 mei 2022, 09:17

This week, the state of Rule of Law in 🇪🇺 on the EP agenda.

Should be top-priority for EU, as governments in Poland and Hungary are plaguing citizens with corruption, restricting media freedom, and violating fundamental rights.

Why should you care and what can we do?
Watch 📺👇

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) wo 18 mei 2022, 14:04

Today, state of Rule of Law in 🇪🇺 on EP agenda.

Should be top-priority for EU, as governments in Poland, Hungary and Greece are plaguing citizens with corruption, restricting media freedom and violating fundamental rights.

Why should you care and what can we do?

Watch 📺👇

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) wo 18 mei 2022, 12:48

Today, the state of the Rule of Law in 🇪🇺 on EP's agenda.

Top-priority for EU, as governments in Poland, Hungary and Greece are plaguing citizens with corruption, restricting media freedom and violating fundamental rights.

Why should you care and what can we do?

Watch 📺👇

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) wo 27 apr 2022, 14:06

Good news that Commission will cut EU funding to Hungary, but it must be substantial and based on all rule of law concerns, including the lack of independent judiciary. And please don’t leave the Polish citizens behind and trigger the conditionality mechanism for Poland as well.

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) ma 25 apr 2022, 07:38

By rejecting Jansa and Le Pen, voters in France and Slovenia call for democracy, rule of law and fundamental rights. EU Commission and Council, pick up this message. Stop and reverse the autocracy in Hungary and Poland. Their citizens can’t do that on their own anymore.

Rob Roos (JA21) di 5 apr 2022, 19:00

🇬🇧 | Unelected bureaucrats in the European Commission punish Hungarian people for re-electing a conservative government in a landslide.

What a perfect reflection of the European Union's utter lack of respect for #democracy.

#Hungary #RuleOfLaw

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) di 5 apr 2022, 12:45

The @EU_Commission should not lose another day and immediately trigger the RoL Conditionality for Hungary. Including ⤵️

- 100% suspension of the funds
- The shortest possible deadlines for 🇭🇺 to respond
- Enabling NGOs and municipalities to receive direct EU-funding (1/2)

Thijs Reuten (PvdA) ma 4 apr 2022, 18:40

Viktor Orbán winning a super majority again is devastating for the rule of law and democracy in Hungary.

This should FINALLY be a turning point for the Commission. No more bargaining on the rule of law, no more dialogue, no more delaying tactics. No more EU funds for autocrats.

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) ma 4 apr 2022, 15:33

The #OSCE election observation mission in #Hungary conclusion on the campaign period:

🔸 Absence of level playing field;
🔸 Blurred line between state and ruling party communication;
🔸Lot of ‘negative’ and polarising campaigning: personal attacks instead of real policy option.

Marcel de Graaff (FvD) zo 3 apr 2022, 23:07

Congratulations to mr.Orban and the people of Hungary with this fantastic victory.

Common sense and traditional values are a blessing to Hungary.

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) zo 3 apr 2022, 16:45

Today is an important day in Hungary and Serbia. I wish their citizens a new perspective to democracy, fundamental rights for everyone and restoration of the rule of law. The European values belong to them.

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) ma 21 feb 2022, 11:26

Last week in Hungary, I spoke with Zsofia from election watchdog @unhackdemeu about electoral integrity in Hungary.

Her organisation conducted interviews with more than a 1000 poll workers after the 2018 elections, and found illegal vote-buying, intimidation and more. (1/2) 👇

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) za 19 feb 2022, 09:26

Thanks to all the people in Hungary who shared their experiences and insights. You all made clear how deeply cemented the rule of law crisis is, how harmful the slow response from the EU has been and how urgently needed it is to start cutting the EU funds.

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) do 17 feb 2022, 17:24

We just visited the Central European University @ceu where we found an empty building without students. A very sad image of the status of academic freedom in Hungary.

Want to know more? 👇

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) do 17 feb 2022, 16:04

This morning, I spoke
with @andraslederer from @hhc_helsinki on #ECJ ruling:

"There's robust evidence that we have systematic RoL problems in Hungary. With this ECJ-verdict, the Commission should act. EU- funds aren't reaching the Hungarian people anyway because of corruption.”

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) do 17 feb 2022, 16:00

This morning, I spoke
with @andraslederer from @hhc_helsinki on #ECJ ruling:

"There's robust evidence that we have systematic RoL problems in Hungary. With this ECJ-verdict, the Commission should act. EU- funds aren't reaching the Hungarian people anyway because of corruption.”

Sophie in 't Veld (D66) wo 16 feb 2022, 21:48

No more pretexts, no more delays. The Rule of Law Conditionality Regulation must be applied in full; and right now.

In Hungary and Poland, this delay has meant agony for judges and journalists, while it has been a boon for autocrats and kleptocrats. No more. Act now!

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) wo 16 feb 2022, 10:07

The ECJ dismisses the cases against the rule of law mechanism by Hungary and Poland.
There is no time for further delays or excuses. The @EU_Commission has to trigger sanctions and defend the rule of law immediately.

twitter.com/EUCourtPress/s…

Sophie in 't Veld (D66) wo 2 feb 2022, 13:32

The use of #PegasusSpyware against journalists in the EU is very worrying. The Fidesz-government’s grip on Hungary’s data protection authority has eliminated credible oversight on this practice.

Our questions to @EU_Commission below.

Thijs Reuten (PvdA) di 1 feb 2022, 09:24

Yes we’ll keep a close eye on Orbáns Moscow visit today.👇🏼If he would serve the interests of Hungary he would align with the EU and NATO, both on Ukraine and on becoming less 🇷🇺 fossil dependent. But the autocrat will visit his greatest example only to serve his own interests.

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) wo 19 jan 2022, 16:23

On the RoL: we heard big words on the need to protect our democracies from autocrats, whilst so far, the Council has refused to take action. Defending our values means supporting financial sanctions for Poland and Hungary and taking serious steps in the Article 7 procedure.(3/5)

Bas Eickhout (GroenLinks) di 11 jan 2022, 16:27

One week before the first round of the French Presidential elections, equally important elections will take place in Hungary!

Bart Groothuis (VVD) zo 26 dec 2021, 18:12

@POLITICOEurope The solution is not that hard: push the Israeli government to not export Pegasus to EU member states with a rule of law problem: Slovenia, Poland and Hungary. I’ve had several contacts with the Israeli ambassador (MFA decides on Pegasus export) and the Commission should do so too

Paul Tang (PvdA) di 7 dec 2021, 18:01

Big disappointment that Europe’s secret tax group will not be reformed. Hungary and Estonia blocked agreement. @KeitPentus & @Varga_Mihaly why vote to sustain the billions in revenue loss due to harmful tax regimes? A missed opportunity for all Europeans.

Paul Tang (PvdA) ma 6 dec 2021, 10:02

From left to right, the European Parliament is united in calling on EU finance ministers to promote #TaxJustice and reform the secretive Code of Conduct Group.
Hungary 🇭🇺 and Estonia 🇪🇪, protect your citizens, not tax avoiders!

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) do 2 dec 2021, 12:39

Important news: the Advocate General of the Court of Justice proposes a dismissal of the actions for annulment brought by Hungary and Poland against the rule of law conditionality mechanism.

The time of excuses should be over soon, it is time for action @EU_Commission.

Jeroen Lenaers (CDA) do 2 dec 2021, 10:56

Not surprising, but very important!

EU payments must be conditional on proper functioning of rule of law in the EU.

Good to see the AG of the @EUCourtPress dismissing the frivolous actions by Hungary & Poland.

High time for the @EU_Commission to put the instrument to use!!

Paul Tang (PvdA) di 30 nov 2021, 14:36

In @EP_Taxation, @PaoloGentiloni confirms that Estonia and Hungary block progress on reform of the secretive and ineffective Code of Conduct Group. Group is meant to combat tax avoidance, but under their watch it has skyrocketed to some €160bn/y

A big disservice to tax justice!

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) do 25 nov 2021, 14:17

The Rule of Law crises in Poland & Hungary taught 🇪🇺 to intervene fast if we want to uphold values in the Union.

In Slovenia the RoL functions, but is under direct threat from president Janša. I hope new elections will bring change, but let's watch Janša closely in the meantime.

Sophie in 't Veld (D66) zo 21 nov 2021, 19:37

Congratulations! 💐👏 A boost for Momentum, a boost for Hungary, a boost for Europe!

Lara Wolters (PvdA) vr 19 nov 2021, 14:57

No EU money can go to Hungary and Poland whilst they violate the Rule of Law. The Commission should trigger the conditionality mechanism, not write letters asking for more information. Members of @EP_Legal will continue to press for action.

politico.eu/article/eu-rul…

Sophie in 't Veld (D66) di 19 okt 2021, 14:06

@FrankVanZuilen @EU_Commission Parliament actually already did that, in the case of Hungary. In the case of Poland it was launched by the Commission

Dorien Rookmaker (OA-NI) do 14 okt 2021, 06:52

Poland and Hungary have both claimed their votes were crucial to the election of new EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen, in the hope of getting benefits from the new executive. euobserver.com/political/1­454…­

Paul Tang (PvdA) vr 8 okt 2021, 13:52

After Ireland & Estonia also Hungary will agree to the minimum effective corporate #tax rate.

Good that finally Europe unites to end the race-to-the-bottom
#fairtax

mobile.reuters.com/article/amp/id…

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) wo 6 okt 2021, 16:39

Frontex should:
1⃣ Employ 40 fundamental rights monitors, who should get full access to assets and information in (joint) operations.

2⃣ Urgently examine the fundamental rights situation of the joint operations in Greece + suspend its return on any operations in Hungary. (2/3)

Paul Tang (PvdA) do 23 sep 2021, 12:51

Good to see that Ireland is inching towards the global deal on a minimum of 15% corporate tax rate.

This leaves Hungary as the European outlier #hunexit
ft.com/content/866dee…

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) wo 25 aug 2021, 10:23

Instead of admitting that it does not protect the rule of law, the Commission discredits the Parliament. Seriously: do we still need to discuss if the rule of law is violated in Hungary?

Kim van Sparrentak (GroenLinks) wo 21 jul 2021, 11:04

The best way to create bottom-up anti-LGBTI propaganda is to hold a referendum on our human rights. Stop hurting the lives of our people.

Hungary's Viktor Orban will hold referendum on anti-LGBT law
euronews.com/2021/07/21/hun…

Liesje Schreinemacher do 15 jul 2021, 17:01

Today the @EU_Commission announced infringement procedures against Hungary and Poland 🌈. We cannot accept European countries systematically attacking the LGBTIQ-community in this way, so it is high time to start this legal action @LGBTIintergroup @RenewEurope

Jeroen Lenaers (CDA) do 15 jul 2021, 09:36

Good that @EU_Commission will launch legal procedures against Hungary’s new anti-LGBTQ law. Where citizens’ rights are under serious threat and warnings are not heeded, action must follow. The @EPPGroup stands for a Europe of freedom and tolerance.

politico.eu/article/eu-to-…

Liesje Schreinemacher do 8 jul 2021, 21:27

🌈 With 459 votes in favour we adopted the resolution on LGBTI-rights in Hungary! A strong signal from the @Europarl_EN It is high time to act now!

You can find the text here 👉🏻 bit.ly/2UySvG6 @LGBTIintergroup @RenewEurope