EU takes rule of law battle with Hungary to next level
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According to the Commission's plan, all payments could be suspended under the new budget if it sees a rule of law backsliding. But getting the plan through will also require the approval of Hungary.
Breakdown
- The European Commission has proposed making EU budget payments conditional on compliance with core values.
- The new rules would apply to all funds and aim to ensure accountability and responsible spending. 19s
- Hungary could be affected as the EU has already frozen two-thirds of its funds over rule of law concerns. 42s
- The proposal requires approval from both the European Parliament and all member states, including Hungary. 1m 12s
- Hungary has rejected the conditionality as political blackmail and criticized the legislative process. 1m 22s