Encouraged by Donald Trump in the White House, Orbán has become more vocal in his actions against the international rules-based order. (Photo: European Council)

Hungary's Orbán: How to proudly defy EU and international law

Rule of Law

EU Political

by Roland Papp, Brussels,

As rule of law further deteriorates in Hungary, EU institutions are looking at accelerating sanctions under Article 7 of the EU treaty - a procedure stuck in limbo since 2018.

In the European Council, already 19 EU member states seem ready to move forward with Article 7 to strip Hungary's voting rights, according to an EU source.

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Author Bio

Roland Papp is a Hungarian journalist based in Brussels.

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Encouraged by Donald Trump in the White House, Orbán has become more vocal in his actions against the international rules-based order. (Photo: European Council)