European Commission responds to Patriot groups' concerns over Hungarian constitutional amendment
The European Commission replied to a written inquiry from Patriot groups about Hungary's recent constitutional changes, noting ongoing monitoring of the rule-of-law reforms.
A coalition of Patriot groups, including the Europe of Nations and Freedom and the European Conservatives and Reformists, submitted a written request to the European Commission raising objections to Hungary's recent amendment of its Fundamental Law. The signatories, among them Deutsch Tamás, Gál Kinga and Borvendég Zsuzsanna, argue that several provisions undermine core democratic and constitutional standards. In response, Commissioner Michael McGrath acknowledged the Commission's awareness of the amendment and its ongoing scrutiny of Hungary's rule-of-law reforms.
He added that the Commission will also take into account the anticipated opinion of the Council of Europe's Venice Commission. The article notes that the ruling party Fidesz has also challenged the amendment before the Constitutional Court, which rejected the challenge.
Why it matters
The EU's oversight of Hungary's constitutional changes reflects broader concerns about rule-of-law compliance in member states.
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