Situation in Hungary and frozen EU funds
This resolution expresses the European Parliament's strong concerns about the rule of law and fundamental rights in Hungary, and its impact on EU funds. The resolution specifically addresses the Hungarian government's actions, which the Parliament believes undermine EU values and affect vulnerable groups. It reiterates concerns about judicial independence and criticizes recent legislative packages, while noting the Commission's decision to unfreeze some funds. The Parliament calls for continued scrutiny of Hungary's compliance and urges the Commission to ensure EU funds are protected and used appropriately.
Analysis
The European Parliament reiterates concerns about the rule of law and fundamental rights in Hungary, condemning efforts to undermine EU values.
What changes
- The European Parliament reiterates its call on the Commission to ensure no payments are made under the Recovery and Resilience Facility until linked milestones are met and proven sustainable.
- The Parliament instructs its Committee on Legal Affairs to take steps to review the legality of the Commission's decision to unfreeze EUR 10.2 billion before the Court of Justice of the EU.
Expected impact
- The deterioration of the rule of law in Hungary poses a significant risk to the protection of the EU's financial interests and the implementation of its budget.
- The Rule of Law Conditionality Regulation is identified as a key instrument for protecting the EU budget.
- The failure to reach an agreement on the MFF revision jeopardizes the continuity and predictability of financial aid to Ukraine.
Limitations
- The document is a resolution and does not contain specific legislative text for direct amendment analysis.
- The analysis is limited to the factual statements and references present within the provided text of the resolution.
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